U.S. updates dog importation regulation

LOS ANGELES, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday the agency is updating its dog importation regulation.

The new regulation requires that starting on Aug. 1, 2024, all dogs entering the United States must appear healthy upon arrival, be at least six months of age, be microchipped, and be accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form online submission receipt.