Post by Ali on Mar 14, 2012 11:46:36 GMT 1
From:
www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Foreigntravel/BeforeYouTravel/DG_4000019?utm_content=new-pet-rules&utm_source=BFEmail&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=LP11012CVA
The PETS scheme
Pet travel rules, find out what you need to do if you are travelling with a pet on or after 1 January 2012
The scheme is designed to stop the spread of rabies and other diseases while still allowing pets to travel.
The UK has been free of rabies for many years, but mammals are still at risk in some other countries.
From 1 January 2012 all pet cat, dogs and ferrets can enter or re-enter the UK from any country in the world without quarantine provided they meet the rules of the scheme, which will be different depending on the country or territory the pet is coming from. You can check details and the full procedure for preparing your pet on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) website.
To be eligible, your cat, dog or ferret must:
first be fitted with a microchip
then be vaccinated against rabies
Pets from EU and listed countries must:
wait 21 days from the date of their first rabies vaccination before re-entering the UK or travelling to another country
Pets from unlisted countries must:
be blood tested at least 30 days after vaccination with a satisfactory result by a European Union approved laboratory
wait three calendar months from the date the blood sample was taken before re-entering the UK
You must also ensure that your pet:
is issued with a pet passport by their vet
is treated by a vet for tapeworm, not less than 24 hours and not more than 120 hours (1-5 days) before the scheduled time of entry into the UK (dogs only)
travels into the UK on a PETS-approved sea, air or rail route.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Foreigntravel/BeforeYouTravel/DG_4000019?utm_content=new-pet-rules&utm_source=BFEmail&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=LP11012CVA
The PETS scheme
Pet travel rules, find out what you need to do if you are travelling with a pet on or after 1 January 2012
The scheme is designed to stop the spread of rabies and other diseases while still allowing pets to travel.
The UK has been free of rabies for many years, but mammals are still at risk in some other countries.
From 1 January 2012 all pet cat, dogs and ferrets can enter or re-enter the UK from any country in the world without quarantine provided they meet the rules of the scheme, which will be different depending on the country or territory the pet is coming from. You can check details and the full procedure for preparing your pet on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) website.
To be eligible, your cat, dog or ferret must:
first be fitted with a microchip
then be vaccinated against rabies
Pets from EU and listed countries must:
wait 21 days from the date of their first rabies vaccination before re-entering the UK or travelling to another country
Pets from unlisted countries must:
be blood tested at least 30 days after vaccination with a satisfactory result by a European Union approved laboratory
wait three calendar months from the date the blood sample was taken before re-entering the UK
You must also ensure that your pet:
is issued with a pet passport by their vet
is treated by a vet for tapeworm, not less than 24 hours and not more than 120 hours (1-5 days) before the scheduled time of entry into the UK (dogs only)
travels into the UK on a PETS-approved sea, air or rail route.