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]:
- Step 1: Microchip Identification
- Step 2: Rabies vaccination
In addition, for animals that are to return to the UK:
- Step 3: 2nd Rabies Vaccination 2 weeks after the first [advised but not mandatory]
- Step 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.
- Step 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 2008)
- Microchip placement £21.53
- 1st Rabies Vaccination [minimum age 3 months] £40.02
- 2nd Rabies Vaccination [2 weeks later] £24.95
- Blood Test – 4 weeks after first Rabies Vaccination £73.40
- Issue of PETS Passport £42.01
Health Risks:
- Babesiosis – advise use of Prac-Tic monthly
- Ehrlichiosis – advise use of Prac-Tic monthly
- Heartworm – advise use Milbemax monthly
- Leishmaniasis – Sandfly repellent – advise 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:
- PETS Helpline on 0870 241 1710
- Fax: 020 7904 6834
- Follow this link to visit the website.
