Pet Passports

We can help you decide if a pet passport is a good idea or not - please ask us for advice. We strongly recommend that you visit the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs site which has all the official information.
  1. Once your application has been processed, the above officials will forward the Passport to us.
  2. As soon as you have decided to apply for a passport, make an appointment at Cedarmount to have a microchip identification implanted under the skin just between the shoulders (this is a simple outpatient procedure and is not expensive).
  3. A rabies vaccination can be given at the same time.
  4. 30 days later at the Cedarmount clinic, the microchip position and number is checked, and a blood sample is drawn. This sample is sent to an external Laboratory to measure the antibody response to the vaccine.
  5. A certificate is sent to us with the antibody response.
  6. If the response is satisfactory (as most are - so far all the ones we have sent have been acceptable!) your pet can re-enter the UK with a validated Passport via approved entry points. The re-entry must be at least 6 months from date on which the positive blood sample was collected.
  7. If the antibody response is lower than required a further rabies vaccine must be administered and step 4 repeated. This necessitates further delay - if you can, allow for this possibility in your planning.
  8. Re-vaccination to protect against rabies is annual and must not lapse. This is a strict requirement, and it is your responsibility to ensure that it does not lapse: or else you will need to have the blood tested again - this is costly and time consuming for you.

Entry to destination country

The Department will advise on export health certificate and essential vaccination requirements of your destination country. At Cedarmount we can perform the health checks and fill, in the paperwork. Please do not leave any arrangements to the last minute - talk to us, and we will make the necessary appointments to make everything a stress-free as possible.

Re-entry to UK

Once your pet has a pet passport, he/she can enter back into the UK providing:

  1. Six months has passed from the date that the successful blood test was collected. (see 6 above)
  2. Your pet has been treated, and certified by a veterinary surgeon as treated, against ticks and a tapeworm between 24 and 48 hours before it is checked in for the return journey to the UK .
  3. Your pet has not been outside any of the PETS qualifying countries in the six months before it enters the UK.
  4. Your pet is travelling on an authorised route with an approved transport company

Other travel considerations

  1. Bring your pet in to Cedarmount for a health check in advance of your journey (for timing - please telephone for advice)
  2. Obtain specific advice from your vet on pregnant animals.
  3. Speak to the carrier in advance to establish their conditions and ensure that you have the required paperwork.
  4. Sedating your pet for travel is rarely a good idea - ask us for advice.
  5. Give your pet a light meal about 2 hours before travel.
  6. Check with the carrier that your pet will have access to fresh water.
  7. Use a container which enables your pet to stand, sit and lie down in a natural position, and to turn around easily. The container should contain absorbent bedding and provide ample ventilation. A familiar toy can help your pet get used to the container.**we advise that you check any specific regulations imposed by the carrier.
  8. Ensure that your pet will not be exposed to extreme temperatures.
  9. Try to mimic your pet`s sleeping patterns by travelling overnight

When Abroad

During your pet`s stay abroad preventative treatment should be given
against:

The protocol will be tailored to the individual and a risk assessment made during your pre-travel visit.

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