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January 2005 IMPORT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS OF PERU FOR DOGS AND CATS EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES

The animals must be accompanied by a health certificate issued, dated and signed by a licensed, USDA-accredited veterinarian. The certificate must contain the name and address of the owner, and complete identification of the animal (name, breed, sex and age). In addition, the certificate must show:

1. The animal(s) (3 months or older) were vaccinated against rabies.

2. In the case of dogs, that they were vaccinated (according to age) against parvovirus, hepatitis, distemper and leptospirosis.

3. In the case of cats, a sworn declaration signed by the importer. Cats need to be vaccinated for: Calicivirus, Rhinotracheitis, and Infectious Panleucopenia.

Other information:

1. The veterinarian's license number must appear on the health certificate.

2. The health certificate must be endorsed by the USDA.

Read the full article at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/regulations/vs/iregs/animals/animal_peru.shtml



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