Guinea pigs live
Country
Importing country requirements
It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.
Information about the process required to import guinea pigs into the United States of America can be found on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites.
Additionally, animals carrying diseases of risk to domestic or wild animals are subject to regulations from the US Fish and Wildlife Service as they may be considered injurious species.
The requirements to import live animals into the State of Hawaii and the island territory of Guam are subject to locally imposed quarantine requirements. For example, pet guinea pigs may be prohibited from entry or possession by private individuals in these jurisdictions.
- Note
- Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.
Health requirements
As required by the importing country.
Special conditions
There is a Live Laboratory Mammals and their Material (for research purposes) Guideline available for guinea pigs that are imported for research purposes.
Other requirements
Transport requirements
The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.
Return to Australia
If your animal is returning to Australia, you should make yourself familiar with the Department of Agriculture's requirements for importing live animals into Australia. This is important as your animal may have been exposed to diseases that do not occur in Australia.
Basis for Micor entry
Based on importing country website and information.
Entry last reviewed 30 March 2021.