Jumping_tigger

Do my cats need to have a rabies shot to move to Florida ???

Pulaski

Yes. And you need to find out which type of vaccine - some states specify a "live" vaccine.

Vaccines have to be renewed annually.

mikelincs

Cats | Bringing an Animal into U.S. | Importation | CDC

easy google search..

mikelincs

from the CDC website..

<Cats are not required to have proof of rabies vaccination for importation into the United States. However, some states require vaccination of cats for rabies, so it is a good idea to check with state and local health authorities at your final destination.>

Jumping_tigger

So I'm assuming now, that although they don't need to have it for their requirements to fly to Florida. They do need to have it once we get there. Every 12 months, due to possible spread from Racoons and Bats.

At least they are house cats, so won't get attacked or eaten by any gators.

Thank you to any one pointing me in the right direction !!
😺😺😺

Nutmegger

Not hard to find in the FL statutes:

828.30 Rabies vaccination of dogs, cats, and ferrets.—(1) All dogs, cats, and ferrets 4 months of age or older must be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian against rabies with a vaccine that is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture for use in those species. The owner of every dog, cat, and ferret shall have the animal revaccinated 12 months after the initial vaccination. Thereafter, the interval between vaccinations shall conform to the vaccine manufacturer’s directions. The cost of vaccination must be borne by the animal’s owner. Evidence of circulating rabies virus neutralizing antibodies shall not be used as a substitute for current vaccination in managing rabies exposure or determining the need for booster vaccinations.


And it doesn't matter that they are house cats -- I've had the dogs chasing a lost bat around the house before now.