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The Pet Passport Scheme – otherwise known as the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) – was introduced so that pets entering or returning to the UK would not need to undergo the usual compulsory 6-month quarantine period to protect against rabies. Through this scheme, pets should be able to travel freely and easily between member countries of the EU and certain non-EU countries which have qualified under the scheme – provided that they satisfy the health and safety requirements, particularly with regards to rabies vaccinations and followed the correct procedure. Pets included in the scheme are dogs, cats and ferrets. Have your pet microchipped using a ISO compatible chip so that it can be properly identified. Have your pet vaccinated against rabies by a certified veterinarian.
have a blood sample drawn from your dog by a certified veterinarian and tested in a DEFRA approved lab it must show a satisfactory level of protection against rabies.
Following the satisfactory test result and the veterinarian issuing the PETS documentation, you must wait 6 calendar months from the date of the blood sample before you can enter the UK.
Your pet must be treated for ticks and tapeworms by a certified veterinarian not less than 24 hours and not more than 48 hours before it is checked in with an approved transport company for travel to the UK.
Your pet must only travel with an approved animal transport company and enter the UK on an authorised route.
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