Dogs entering US must be 6 months old, microchipped to prevent rabies spread

FILE - A trainer walks with a service dog at Newark Liberty International Airport April 1, 2017, in Newark, N.J. All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped, according to new government rules published May 8, 2024.

All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday.