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USDA updates border policy for pet owners traveling to Mexico with their dogs
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· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the requirements and guidelines for bringing dogs into Mexico can be found through the USDA or local news sources such as ABC13 Houston.
The USDA has made a change to its border policy that affects pet owners in Pearland and elsewhere. Dog owners are now permitted to bring their pets into Mexico, but there are specific requirements that must be met. Details of the new policy are available from the USDA.
The update is relevant to local residents who plan to travel to Mexico with their dogs. Further information on the requirements and guidelines for bringing dogs into Mexico can be found through the USDA or local news sources such as ABC13 Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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