Traveling abroad, what vacinations?

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Does anyone travel abroad with their dog?

I believe that you can now vacinate your dog which allows it to travel overseas with out the need for quarentine.

does anyone know anything about this.

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*A microchip must be implanted giving your dog or cat a permanent and unique identity number.

*Vaccination against rabies is required with an approved vaccine, (from 12 weeks of age).

*A blood test must be taken approximately one month after vaccination. The blood is taken in a consultation at the Veterinary Surgery and tested at an approved laboratory to ensure your pet has responded to the vaccine. If your pet does not reach the required level, it can be re-vaccinated and tested again. (The vast majority of pets meet the required level after the first vaccination)

*Your pet cannot enter or re-enter the UK from abroad until six months after a successful blood test was taken.

*Next an EU passport is issued by a vet appointed officially by DEFRA. At Portland Road Veterinary Surgery this can be done by Jenny Christopherson MRCVS.

*Treatment against ticks and tapeworms is necessary with approved products, 24-48 hours before re-entering the UK. There is a section in the passport that must be completed and signed by a veterinarian for both tick and tapeworm treatment. The rules and timing of this treatment are very strict and must be adhered to exactly.
 
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Thanks KJfit, I guess I should ask our vet about it then, maybe they can suggest a DEFRA vet in my area. Thanks again

[/ QUOTE ]No problemo - it's the info given on my vets website
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I have a puppy being 'fostered' in France whilst she completes her Pet Passport rabies period - (bought from a French breeder) - an important thing to remember is that you will need to keep your dog's rabies vaccs up to date if you intend travelling abroad frequently otherwise the whole 6 months as to start again
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Def the last detail about having your dog seen by a vet for flea and tick treatment. This was not clear when we travelled to france a couple of years ago. We were all set to travel home and were then asked when the dog had the treatments and where the vets signature was. Little did we realise we needed this done. We had to stay 24 hours in France, get the dog seen by the vet, pay high fees for changing the channel tunnel details and pay for out of hours for the vet. It is vital your dog is seen before you go home otherwise you are stuck for 24 hours in that country.
 
most vet practices have an LVI vet who can do pet passports. definitely remember to keep the rabies vacc up to date - its like horse vaccs - one day over and you have to start again. and dont forget to find the name of a nearby vet where you are going so you can get the flea and tick treatment before you come home.
 
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