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The CDC issues new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., aimed at keeping out rabies

Traveling internationally with a dog — or adopting one from abroad — just got a bit more complicated. The CDC issued new rules intended to reduce the risk of importing rabies. mauinow1/Getty Images/iStockphoto hide caption

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The CDC issues new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., aimed at keeping out rabies

May 8, 2024 • The CDC announced stricter regulations for importing dogs from abroad — or traveling internationally with your furry companions.