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PETS ENTERING FROM COUNTRIES THAT ARE RABIES FREE
OR HAVE A LOW INCIDENCE OF RABIES:
If the pet is entering from any of the above countries, they will NOT
be quarantined if they follow the regulations.
Keep in mind that it takes over six months to get
all the certifications necessary, so plan ahead.
PREPARING YOUR PET
A minimum of six months before traveling, have your veterinarian
microchip your pet with an ISO (International Standards Organization)
compliant microchip that meets ISO Standards 11784/11785. This is a 15
digit non-encrypted microchip and is different than the microchips commonly
available in the US and Canada. If your pet has a non-ISO microchip, then you need to carry your own scanner. For more information on scanners, Click Here.
If the microchip cannot be read then the pet will not be allowed to enter Ireland.
The UK no longer accepts tattoos.
Ask your vet to test that the microchip works before
and after it has been fitted and each time your animal
visits the vet.
Your vet must then vaccinate your pet with an Inactive rabies vaccine after
the microchip is installed. If your animal has been vaccinated before it was
fitted with a microchip, it will have to be vaccinated again.
Note: Your dog or cat must be at least 3 months old before being vaccinated.
Your veterinarian must then take a blood sample from your pet and ship it to a
approved laboratory for testing.
The result of the test is sent back to your veterinarian.
After your dog or cat has been vaccinated and successfully blood tested, it will need
regular booster vaccinations. These must be given by the "Valid until" date on the PETS
certificate (step 4). If this date is missed, your animal will have to be vaccinated and
blood tested again and the 6 month rule will apply from the date the new blood sample is taken.
If the test is approved, then only a licensed veterinarian can issue the EU form 998 veterinary certificate for Ireland.
The "Valid from" date will be 6 months from the date that the blood sample was taken which gave a successful
test result.
Before your dog or cat can enter Ireland, it must be treated against certain ticks and tapeworms 24 to 48
hours prior to entering Ireland using an approved treatment. Any licensed veterinarian can do this.
Six months from the taking of the successful blood test, your pet will be able to enter or re-enter Ireland.
PETS ENTERING FROM ANOTHER UK (RABIES FREE) COUNTRY:
The blood titre test is NOT required. Ask your licensed veterinarian to provide you with a blue pet passport.
PETS ENTERING FROM A COUNTRY WITH A HIGH INCIDENCE OF RABIES:
Pet cats, dogs and ferrets entering Ireland from a country with a
high incidence of rabies
will be quarantined for a period of six months in the UK.
Order the complete instructions and all forms and applications online at: http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html
For Ireland instructions and forms, please CLICK HERE for details
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