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TIPS IF TAKING YOUR PET ABROAD
A pilot scheme that allows cats and
dogs to re-enter UK without quarantine was launched on February 28th 2000
by The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). Over 40,000 pets have already entered
England under the scheme.
Here are a few tips on how your pet
can travel hassle free.
- Fit a microchip to your
pet. Before you do anything you must have your pet fitted with a microchip,
as your pet would be
able to be identified whilst abroad. You must have
your pet fitted with a microchip at least 7 months before you go. You
can do so at your local
veterinary surgery for the price of around £25.
- Vaccinate your pet. You must have your pet vaccinated
against rabies. Your pet must be at least be 3 months
old before it can be vaccinated. You can also have
your pet vaccinated at your local
veterinary for around £30. You should have this done 1 month before
the blood test.
- Arrange a blood test. One month after your pet has been
vaccinated, you must take it for a blood test to test
that the vaccine has given your pet a satisfactory level of protection
against rabies.
Your local vet will take a sample of your pets blood
and send it to a DEFRA recognised laboratory for around £70-£80, this
should be done 6 months before you go. Make sure that the vet’s gives
you a singed record of the date the sample were given with the microchip
number clearly
stated.
- Get a PETS certificate. Once these 3 steps have been
completed your pet is now qualified to get an official
PETS certificate from a Government authorised for around £50. You can
get this issued by a local veterinary inspector (LIV). Your local veterinary
surgery
will help you locate one.
- Treat your pet against Ticks & Tapeworm. Your pet
must be treated against ticks and tapeworm between 24-48 hours before
it is checked in for the journey to the UK. Any qualified vet can carry
out this treatment. The vet must also issue an Official Certificate
of treatment to show that the treatment has been carried out.
Which animals can take pert in PETS
Pet dogs and cats referred to as “pets” which have been:
- Fitted with a microchip.
- Vaccinated against rabies.
- Blood test.
- Issued with an official PETS certificate.
- Treated against tapeworm and ticks
and issued with an official certificate of treatment.
The above steps must be carried out in order shown for your pet to qualify
for PETS.
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