All the information for exporting cats and ferrets to the U.S. is available on the following websites:
- United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cats and ferrets entering the U.S. may also be subject to requirements from other federal agencies and State authorities. It is the owner's/exporter's responsibility to ensure that animals comply with all federal and State requirements.
A Canadian licensed veterinarian should complete and issue any required documentation (for example vaccination certificate, veterinary health certificate). Endorsement (that is stamp and signature) by an official veterinarian of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is not required and the CFIA does not play a role in U.S. State level requirements.
If you have additional questions about travelling with/exporting a cat or ferret to the U.S., please contact the appropriate federal and/or State authorities in the U.S. for assistance.