Formalities for abroad
This section will be updated as Vaika travels to more countries and as we gain more experience.
We remind you that this information is for information purposes only. It is best to always refer to the government website of the country in question in order to have the latest updates. You can also ask your veterinarian who will have all the answers.
Generally speaking, for any trip abroad, you must have a valid passport. A visit to the veterinarian may also be required to ensure mandatory vaccinations, health certificate or anti-parasitic treatment.
Finland
Formalities:
Identification by electronic chip or readable tattoo made before 3/7/2011
Be over 15 weeks old
Up-to-date rabies vaccination (after identification, valid 21 days after the first injection)
Deworming against echinococcus (praziquantel, epsiprantel) for dogs only, administered by a veterinarian (Section VII of the Passport), 1 to 5 days before arrival (unless treatment is carried out regularly every 28 days and certified on the passport, with at least 2 treatments spaced less than 28 days before travel).
Clinical examination (section X of the Passport)
Canada
Formalities:
Canada does not require domestic dogs to be identified by tattooing or microchipping.
No quarantine is required for dogs entering Canada.
Dogs over 8 months old can enter Canada if they are accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate.
Assistance dogs accompanied by their handler are not subject to import requirements.
In some cases, imported dogs may be inspected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Inspection fees apply and must be paid at the time of inspection.
Ontario bans pit bulls (Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers and any dogs that resemble them).
Additional documentation may be required for any dog arriving in Canada by air.
