Re: Transportation question

[Claws-N-Paws Rescue]

We've both transported cats by car and air that were FeLV+ or FIV+.  Both the US Agri Services - Vet Dept and the CDC have the regulations posted for transporting animals.  This is from the CDC's website:   Cats (Note: this section updated March 28, 2006) A general certificate of health is not required by CDC for entry of pet cats into the United States or for travel throughout, although some airlines or states may require them. However, pet cats are subject to inspection at ports of entry and may be denied entry into the United States if they have evidence of an infectious disease that can be transmitted to humans. If a cat appears to be ill, further examination by a licensed veterinarian at the owner's expense might be required at the port of entry. In my personal experience in transporting + cats to hospice colonies and forever homes out of state, the vets we work with have always signed a health certificate including a statement that the cat has tested positive for FeLV or FIV, but the disease is not active, meaning they have no secondary infections.  As long as our rescues are free of any signs of illness, our vets will provide us a certificate.  Most states require proof of rabies vaccination.  You'll have to check with each individual airline to find out if they have their own policies apart from the CDC.   You can always contact the CDC or Vet Services Dept of US Ag.  Here is the CDC's number - (404) 631-3441 or the US Ag's Vet Services Dept - (301) 734-3277.   ~ Rachel   ----- Original Message ----- From: gary To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 8:07 AM Subject: Re: Transportation question Is Tucson FeLV+?  I have 2 cats who are positive and the certificate I got for our dog so we could take her on vacation (flying and they never asked for it) states that she is free of contagious and infectious diseases, can't see how you could get one for a FeLV+ or FIV+ cat.   Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 1:31 AM Subject: RE: Transportation question I’ve flown twice with my Tucson and had health certificates each time.  Airlines never looked at it but I would never chance not having one.   Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED]