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YES.
One or more forms are required to bring dogs into the U.S., depending on whether the dog has recently been in a high-risk or low-risk country.
Dogs that have resided in rabies-free or low-risk countries in the past six months are only required to show a dog import form.
The Centers for Disease Control considers Mexico low-risk. The dog import form requires the animal’s name, age, breed and importation purpose.
Dogs with recent stays in high-risk countries must also have a rabies vaccination certificate and a microchip inserted prior to receiving the vaccine.
Additionally, all dogs entering the U.S. must be at least six months old, appear healthy, and have a detectable microchip.
A rule change in December 2019 allowed dogs and cats to enter Mexico without a health certificate, although pets must be brought to the Mexican Animal and Plant Health Inspection afterward.
This fact brief is responsive to conversations such as this one.
SOURCES:
USDA/CDC Entry Requirements Update
CDC Entry Requirements (Low-risk)
CDC Entry Requirements (High-risk)
CDC form
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