Bringing a cat or dog to United States
Federal rules only. Each US state or territory may add its own rules.
Last reviewed 2026-10-13 against official sources.
- Cats: no USDA animal-health rules Cats
USDA APHIS sets no animal-health requirements for importing a pet cat. Check CDC and US Fish and Wildlife Service rules, and the rules of the state you are going to. [USDA APHIS: Bring a pet cat into the United States]
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