PETS: How to bring your dog or cat into or back into the UK without quarantine
Checklist for dogs and cats being prepared for PETS in an non-EU listed country
Tick the boxes as you complete the steps.
Preparing your pet
| Microchipping | |
| My pet has been microchipped | |
| I have a microchip reader (only if the microchip is not ISO Standard) | |
| The microchip can be read | |
| Rabies vaccination | |
| My pet was vaccinated in accordance with the recommendation on the vaccine manufacturer's data sheet | |
| It was vaccinated against rabies after it was fitted with a microchip | |
| The microchip number has been entered correctly by the
vet on the vaccination record and a third country official veterinary
certificate |
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| Blood test | |
| I have a record from the vet of the date the blood sample was taken, showing the correct microchip number. The blood sample was taken after the vaccination | |
| My pet has had a satisfactory blood test at an EU-approved laboratory | |
| I have a certified copy of the blood test result showing the correct microchip number and the date the blood sample was taken | |
| Documentation | |
| A vet has correctly filled in all the details in sections
I-V of the official third country veterinary certificate. The certificate
has been endorsed by a government approved vet if necessary. |
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| The third country certificate will be valid for entry to the UK on the date of arrival (i.e. at least 6 calendar months from the date a blood sample was taken from my pet that gave a successful test result) | |
| When travelling, I will have with me my pet’s
vaccination record and blood test result both showing the microchip
number. A vet has correctly filled in all the details in sections
I to V of the official third country veterinary certificate. The certificate
has been endorsed by a government approved vet if necessary. |
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| If I am bringing a cat from Australia I will have with me the Hendra virus certificate | |
| Tick and tapeworm treatment | |
| A vet has treated my pet for ticks and tapeworms no less than 24 hours and no more than 48 hours before it will be checked in with an approved transport company for its journey into the UK | |
| The vet has correctly filled in sections VI and VII of the official certificate | |
| Travelling to the UK | |
| I have arranged for my pet to enter the UK using an approved transport company and route | |
| If my pet is entering quarantine, I have obtained an import licence before travelling. |
Page last modified: October 11, 2006