Applications to import dogs and cats shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. That the animals should be accompanied by a health certificate issued shortly before shipment by the proper veterinary authority of the country of origin stating that the animals have been carefully examined and found to be free from and have not been exposed to dangerous communicable animal diseases;
2. That in countries not considered free of rabies, an additional certification is required to the effect that there are no cases or rabies within a twenty (20) kilometer radius from the point of origin during the last six (6) months;
3. That the animals should be accompanied by a valid vaccination certificate against rabies, canine, distemper, infectious hepatitis leptospirosis, canine parvovirus or feline panleucopenia. For countries considered to be free from rabies, vaccination could be waived;
4. That the animals were treated for internal and external parasites;
5. If the animal arrived unaccompanied by said health and vaccination certificates or are showing signs of dangerous communicable animal disease, they must be quarantined and/or disposed of without compensation at the discretion of the Director of Animal Industry;
6. Four months old and above are only allowed to ship to the Philippines;
7. The approved import permit is valid only for two (2) months from date of approval
8. The importer should pay the inspection and SPS Import Clearance fees at the BAI Quarantine office at the Port of Entry upon arrival.