Pets abroad

[ericonabike]

Apologies if this has already been answered, but I couldn't find it here.
I get that pet passports are no longer valid from 1 January. And that I need to get Fido rabies tested four months before travel, then get a blood test 30 days after the rabies test. But assuming that is OK, how long does that positive screening last? A year, three years, five years? Or God forbid, do I have do go through it afresh every time Fido wants to cross the Channel?

 

[Phill D]

a rabies booster every 3 years is needed to keep it current. dont let it run out by even 1 day or the process starts again.

we are fortunate our dog had his rabbis some jab and relevant test etc in 2010 and is still current

 

[Phill D]

it is likely that you will need other paperwork such as fitness to travel and probably worming to return to the UK as now.

but, the only thing that looks certain for now is the rabbis jab and blood test certificate.

 

[Potty]

The blood test only needs doing once, assuming the result is positive And that the rabies jabs are kept up to date. It looks as if a Health Certificate from a vet will be needed for travel to Europe. Not all vets can give this but any vet who is authorised to issue passports can. This has to be completed within 10 days of travel and is then valid for 4 months. Worming treatment before returning can be entered on this.
Check out the DEFRA website for the most up to date info.

Taking your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad

Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.

www.gov.uk

 

[ericonabike]

Thanks for all that, very helpful. One supplementary - Fido had a rabies jab for his current passport, just two years ago. Does that mean he just needs a test now, or a new jab?

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[Googlebot]

Both probably. This ensures the antibodies are high enough to detect.

 

[gus-lopez]

Thanks for all that, very helpful. One supplementary - Fido had a rabies jab for his current passport, just two years ago. Does that mean he just needs a test now, or a new jab?

just a test

 

[dabhand]

I don’t think the Rabbi’s are going to be too happy!
Sorry, couldn’t resist!

 

[Willhamburger]

Just the blood test. Assuming you get a positive result you will also need a vet to certify your dog is fit to travel shortly before you travel. Sorry can’t recall what its actually called.

 

[ericonabike]

I don’t think the Rabbi’s are going to be too happy!
Sorry, couldn’t resist!

Frothing at the mouth I expect...
Ta for the advice, will ring vet and hopefully just the test will suffice.

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[Landy Andy]

Thanks for all that, very helpful. One supplementary - Fido had a rabies jab for his current passport, just two years ago. Does that mean he just needs a test now, or a new jab?

I was told by a few vets that it was very unlikely to get a pass for the test at one year after the booster, so I certainly wouldn’t risk two years. Either get another booster, or wait a year, and then get the test done with the booster. It‘s too expensive to risk in my opinion, and not that nice for the dog

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Frothing at the mouth I expect...
Ta for the advice, will ring vet and hopefully just the test will suffice.

The rabies titre test is not required if your going into europe,you just need a health certificate 10 days before you cross the border to the EU .from an approved vet.