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Bringing your cat from Italy to Canada

Bringing a cat to Canada from a low-risk country is straightforward: a valid rabies vaccination certificate (for cats over 3 months) issued by a licensed vet. No quarantine.

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From low-risk countries, Canada mainly requires a valid rabies vaccination certificate for cats over 3 months of age — written in English or French, signed by a licensed vet, and identifying your cat with the vaccine's validity period. No quarantine.

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The 5 steps, in order

  1. 1. Implant an ISO-compliant microchip (recommended)

    Have an ISO 11784/11785 microchip implanted. Recommended for identification.

  2. 2. Rabies vaccination (cat over 3 months)

    Vaccinate the cat against rabies. Required for cats older than 3 months. Keep the vaccination valid through to entry.

  3. 3. Valid rabies vaccination certificate

    Obtain a rabies vaccination certificate written in English or French, signed by a licensed vet, identifying your cat and stating the vaccine's validity period.

  4. 4. Book transport (air or road)

    Book your pet's transport early. If you travel by air, reserve its spot promptly; if you cross the border by road from the US, plan the route and documents. This is a comfortable recommendation, not a hard deadline.

  5. 5. Travel to Canada

    Present the rabies certificate at the border. No quarantine for compliant cats from low-risk countries.

From another country?

Official sources:

Pawscleared provides preparation guidance based on official sources. The binding conditions are those published by the CFIA. Always confirm with official sources.