One of the last steps you need to take is undergoing a medical exam when asked so by the Canadian embassy. To do this, you need to arrange for an appointment with a designated medical practitioner (DMS). A list of those medical practitioners will be provided to you by the embassy. Check the list for a doctor nearest to where you live.

Under the National Animal Health Program, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) establishes import requirements for all animals and animal products entering Canada-including domestic pets. The Agency can refuse entry to any animal presented for importation.