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US bans dog imports from the Philippines, 112 other countries over rabies risk


The United States temporarily banned the importation of dogs from the Philippines and 112 other countries due to the "high risk for dog rabies."

On Twitter, the US Embassy in the Philippines issued a June 14 notice from the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) which prohibited 113 countries from exporting dogs to the United States starting July 14, 2021.

"NOTICE: @CDCgov has suspended the importation of dogs to the U.S. from countries, including the Philippines, classified by the CDC as high risk for dog rabies," US Embassy wrote.

"@CDCgov also suspended the importation of dogs from countries that are not at high risk if the dogs have been in high-risk countries during the previous 6 months," it added.

According to the CDC, it has the authority to issue advance written approval to bring a dog from a high-risk country but only on an "extremely limited basis."

"If you wish to import a dog from a high-risk country, you must request advance written approval (CDC Dog Import Permit) from CDC by emailing CDCanimalimports@cdc.gov at least 30 business days (6 weeks) before you intend to enter the United States," read the notice. — DVM, GMA News

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