We received a  question from a reader named Rauni regarding her upcoming move from California to Arizona.  She was having trouble finding out information regarding whether she needed a health certificate to enter Arizona with her two cats.

The reason it can sometimes be difficult to find this information isn't always because not every state has specific regulations for new pets coming into the state's borders.  However, it is technically a requirement that any pet moving accross state lines have a pet health certificate issued prior to travel.  This is a document that can be issed by your veterinarian stating that your pets are healthy to travel from state to state.  Usually it can cost anywhere from $25 to $100, depending on your veterinarian.

Looking for information on obtaining the APHIS 7001 health certificate for international pet travel?  Check out our blog.