Pets and live animals

Item	Cabin	Checked
Cats and dogs	Declare No stated quantity
Dangerous dog breeds	Prohibited No stated quantity
Pets carried in the cabin	Declare No stated quantity
Aquarium fish	Declare No stated quantity
Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule)	Declare No stated quantity

Official sources Last verified 2026-09-19

What visitors can bring into Canada Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · Apr 2, 2025
Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16 Government of Ontario
Travelling with animals Canada Border Services Agency · Jun 27, 2024
Importing aquatic animals for travellers or personal use Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) · May 23, 2022
Importing terrestrial animals to Canada Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) · May 21, 2026