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PETS Passport Scheme
As of 3rd July 2004, dogs and cats travelling within the EU can do so with an accompanying PETS Passport.
For a passport to be issued, the following procedures must take place [in this order]:
In addition, for animals that are to return to the UK:
3. 2nd Rabies Vaccination 2 weeks after the first [advised but not mandatory]
4. Blood test for rabies antibody level, approximately 4 weeks after the first rabies vaccination. If antibody levels are adequate, the animal is allowed to enter the UK but not before 6 months after the date of blood sampling.
5. Treatment for ticks and intestinal worms by a veterinary surgeon with approved products 24 to 48 hours before return to the UK. A record of this treatment must be entered in the Passport.
For the passport to remain valid, a rabies booster vaccination must be given before the “valid until” date of the last rabies vaccination. This is usually a 2 year interval
Costs (as at August 2006)
Microchip placement £22
1st Rabies Vaccination [minimum age 3 months] £37.55
2nd Rabies Vaccination [2 weeks later] £22.05
Blood Test – 4 weeks after first Rabies Vaccination £62.47
Issue of PETS Passport £42.92
Health Risks:
1. Babesiosis – advise use of Frontline
2. Ehrlichiosis – advise use of Frontline
3. Heartworm – advise use of Stronghold or Milbemax
4. Leishmaniasis – Sandfly repellent – Scalibor Collar
- These health risks can be discussed in more detail, if required, at the time of vaccination.
Further information on the Pet Travel Scheme can be obtained from:
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