We are keeping a close eye on the New World Screwworm (NWS) situation. We have spoken with the State Veterinarian and AZDA and we have been given the following current guidelines (subject to change):

Dog and cat movement

(1) All dogs and cats that are leaving the IZ (Infested Zone) for destinations in another state must be examined by your primary care Category I or II Accredited veterinarian to obtain a Pre-Movement Inspection Certificate within 5 days of travel that documents an appropriate FDA or EPA approved NWS treatment and to obtain an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with the Pre-Movement Inspection Certificate attached. (Our doctors are USDA accredited).

(2) All dogs and cats that are leaving the IZ for travel within the State of Arizona should be examined by your primary care, Arizona licensed veterinarian and placed on an approved monthly FDA approved NWS treatment such as:

Nexgard
Bravecto
Credelio Quattro
Simparica Trio.

We carry Nexgard in clinic but can approve the others via our online pharmacy.

For after hours emergencies to Tucson and for patients seeing specialists routinely, we proceed as normal. However, please contact your specialists' office to verify THEIR NWS protocols for patients coming from an IZ as they may require the appropriate health certificate.

Unless contraindicated, it is also recommended these patients are on a preventative.