Companion Animals (Dogs, Cats)

Dog, Cat and Ferret Entry Requirements

Click here for the requirements to bring dogs, cats and ferrets into Indiana.

• Importing Pets into the U.S. (USDA)
  NEW in 2019: Dogs, Cats Imported from Other Countries 
  Animal transporters must provide a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) to those receiving international dogs and cats in Indiana. Those who receive international dogs and/or cats must email a copy of the CVI to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health within 30 days after the animal is received. Email: animalhealth@boah.in.gov

• Bringing Dogs into the U.S. (CDC)

• CDC: Importing Requirements and Import Permit Program

Movements Out of Indiana

Before moving animals to another state, always call the state-of-destination for that state's requirements. Click here for a list of other state animal health offices.

• International Travel with a Pet

Exhibition

• Indiana Exhibition Requirements

Commercial Dog Breeder and Broker

• Commercial Dog Breeder and Broker Requirements

Health & Disease Information

• Adoption Best Practices, Cats and Dogs

• Blue-Green Algae

• Blue-Green Algae, IDEM information

• Canine Brucellosis

  • Canine Brucellosis

  • Guidance Document (BOAH)

  • Guidance Document (USDA)

  • Canine Brucellosis: Best Practices for a Complicated Disease (Video)

• Canine Influenza

  • Cornell University Canine Influenza Update

  • Info for Shelters

• Canine Parvovirus

• Dental Care for Dogs

• Disaster Preparedness for Pet Owners

• Feline Leukemia Virus

• Leptospirosis 

• Rabies Information

• Reportable Diseases (all species)

• Reportable Diseases of Small Animals

Pet-Related Web Links

• Indiana Veterinary Medical Association

• American Veterinary Medical Association