From a "travelling with your dog" forum:

Going into the US, be aware that you are not allowed to bring in dog food. At the very least they will confiscate it. At the worst, they will deny you entry. The only exceptions are UNOPENED cans or bags that are labeled "Made in the US."


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Really? What the heck? Now what do we do? Anyone have any first hand insight here? Our food is made here in Alberta. It's not raw food - just kibble. What about dog treats? Same deal?

Throw out your extra before crossing over and stop in and get some fresh made in the usa dog food. (hope its not as full of byproduct as school lunches) lol seems kinda silly.

Quote:

Pet Food Restrictions: Only U.S. made food in original package can be brought into U.S. Only small amounts of pet food in original packaging with proof of origin can be brought into Canada.

Google doesn't know why however.

Could be a bomb. Could be full of anthrax :confused:

does your dog carry papers too?

when pat and monty visit from OR to BC they have to have all the papers for the pup too. shots, etc etc etc.

I'm glad when we travel we have grown kids that watch our dog. Do they do the same thing with cats? Or can you claim them as food?:eureka:

Yes it is true, also no longer can dog foods from States be sold in Canada. Been a lot of problems in industry it seems so this is their answer to problem. I have a friend who owns a pet food supply place and treats etc are also on the list. You do need record of shot etc to cross the border. Just got to ask what kind of dog food are you using?

So let's say yo are in beautiful Canada and about to cross the border and Fido is just finishing off his bowl Wonder Dog beef and gravy flavored dog food. Since he has consumed it in Canada will it be ok if he deposits it on the USA when he is finished with it? Should it be declared and taxed or bagged, tagged and returned to the Mother Land? I just want to know how to avoid being detained or deported if I'm ever in that situation.

It's just Orajen kibble made in Morinville......man this is kinda frustrating.....we're so good about her diet (and are rewarded with manageable, no-stink dropping to pick up). I'm gonna call Orajen and see if they know anything. I'm getting mixed answers in my Googling but the concensus seems to be no food.

(Don't even get me started on OUR food......seems we can only bring crackers across. Gonna have to source some US pork for the pulled pork. Worse yet? The truckload of Canadian beer I was hankering on bringing........gonna have to be big brewery duty free when we cross the border.)

Rumor has it the food's OK despite what all online sources say. I spoke to a woman that actually writes the import permits for pet foods and we ran through the ingredient list completely and it's OK.

According to her anyway.

She advised me that this is the case BUT there's a chance that the border guard may only have surface level info and may decide to just discard the food. If this happens she said I can use my judgement whether or not to press the issue. I'll get the food in the end BUT may have to endure some hardship as a result.

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Talk about telling it like it is. She was super nice about it and explained it kinda apologetically but WTF? If it's this well known amongst the Border Crossing world why wouldn't they address it and deal with it so travellers don't have to say ten hail Mary's before the hit the border and hope......

Now to call about the important stuff....like beer.