Tijuana - Post Report Question and Answers

Are qualified veterinarians and/or good kennel services available? Do animals need to be quarantined upon entry to the country? Are there other considerations regarding pets that are particular to this country?

Unless you get put into a house, this is a terrible post for dogs. All concrete without many trees, grass, or places for them to go potty. Lots of people have cats. If you have a house with a yard, then it’s fine. Beware of a worm that dogs get and transfer to people here. - Oct 2024


We didn't have any pets, but I do not think there are any quarante requirements. People drove their pets back and forth across the border weekly. - Apr 2023


There are many vets available and most are very good. No quarantine necessary for import to Mexico, just the standard vaccines and paperwork. You should have that, but generally no one checks going into Mexico or back into the U.S. Plenty of vets in the U.S. too if you prefer. Pet Clinic accepts Mexican vets' prescriptions for prescribed medicines or food unavailable or more expensive in Mexico. - Nov 2017


No and Yes. - May 2015


No. - Mar 2015


Not sure - but yes, kennels and vets abound. - Apr 2014


No. - Feb 2014


No quarantine. No questions are asked and no documents are checked when you enter Tijuana through the land crossing. - Apr 2011


No. - Mar 2011


No. - Dec 2010


No. - Aug 2010


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