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Acquiring a Pet Passport
As the owner, you are responsible for making sure you have the necessary documentation for your pet to enter the UK. You must make sure it is correctly completed and that your pet meets all the rules. If your pet does not meet the entry rules, it will not be allowed to enter the UK unless it is licensed into quarantine.
Listed below are guidelines for entering the UK from the EU and listed non-EU countries but we strongly advise that you read all the relevant information on the Defra website before travelling/ making travelling arrangements or contact Defra on 0870 241 1710.
If you are entering the UK from an unlisted non-EU country, from the Republic of Ireland or have more than 5 pets entering you must visit the above website for information or contact Defra on 0870 241 1710.
Step 1: Microchip must be fitted.
Step 2: Be vaccinated against Rabies. If previously vaccinated against Rabies this must be up to date. After initial vaccination there is a waiting period of 21 days before entry back into the UK. There is also a waiting period of 21 days after initial vaccination before your pet can travel into an EU or listed non-EU country.
Step 3: EU pet passport is issued.
Step 4: Tapeworm treatment (DOGS ONLY) - All pet dogs must be treated for tapeworm by a vet not less than 24 hours and not more than 120 hours (1-5 days) before their scheduled arrival time in the UK. (This is not required if entering from Finland, Ireland or Malta).
Step 5: Arrange for your pet to travel with an approved transport company on an authorised route.
Your pet may be exposed to a number of potentially fatal diseases whilst overseas. These include:
Babesiosis - transmitted by ticks Ehrlichiosis - transmitted by ticks Leishmaniasis - transmitted by sand-flies Heartworm - transmitted by mosquitoes
To help prevent these diseases:
Avoid tick bites:
Avoid Sand-fly Bites
Avoid Mosquito Bites - advice as for Sand flies
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