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2VAC5-150-100: Food and water requirements for dogs and cats
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 2. Agriculture
- Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services
- Chapter 150. Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Companion Animals
- Part II. Standards for the Transportation of Companion Animals, Excluding Birds, by Carriers, Dealers, Exhibitors, Pet Shops and Auction Sales
- Article 2. Special Standards for Dogs and Cats in Addition to General Standards
A. Potable water shall be offered:
1. Within four hours prior to transport by any carrier;
2. At least every 12 hours after initiation of travel by dealers, exhibitors, pet shops and operators of auction sales in their own primary conveyance;
3. At least every 12 hours after acceptance for transportation by any carrier or intermediate handler, except in those cases where the animal cargo space is inaccessible during flight.
B. Food shall be offered by intermediate handlers and carriers after acceptance of any dog or cat for transportation, and by dealers, exhibitors, pet shops and operators of auction sales who transport dogs and cats in their own primary conveyance after transportation is initiated such that:
1. Each dog and cat over 16 weeks of age shall be fed at least once in each 24-hour period; and
2. Dogs and cats less than 16 weeks of age shall have food made available to them at least every 12 hours.
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