PETS: What vets need to do - ferrets
Treatment against ticks and a tapeworm - ferrets
Before entering or re-entering the UK under PETS, ferrets must be treated by a vet against ticks and the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis.
Vets in the UK will only need to administer this to animals leaving the UK on short trips when it must be given before departure to meet the following timing requirement.
The treatment must be carried out not less than 24 hours and not more than 48 hours before the pet is checked-in with the approved transport company to travel on the return journey to the UK. The treatment must be given every time a pet enters the UK.
Treatment
An authorised treatment should be administered if available. If there is no authorised veterinary medicinal product available, you may use another product under the “prescribing cascade” which is detailed in EC Directive 2001/82. Further guidance is available from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) guidance note “AMELIA 8” which is available on the VMD website
Further information can be obtained from VMD on telephone 01932 338320
The animal’s microchip number must be read before treatment and match the number in section III of the passport or third country veterinary certificate.
The tapeworm treatment must contain praziquantel and be administered in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The tick treatment must be licensed for use against ticks and have a marketing authorisation in the country of use - Please note some treatments may not be applicable for ferrets and this should be checked with your vet. A tick collar is not acceptable.
Completing the documentation Sections VI and VII of the pet passport or third country official veterinary certificate must be completed to certify that the tick and tapeworm treatment has been administered.
For the EU pet passport
Sections VI & VII must show:
- The manufacturer and name of product
- Date & time of treatment (using the 24 hour clock)
- Practice stamp & signature of veterinarian
For the third country official veterinary certificate
Sections VI & VII must show:
- The manufacturer and name of product
- Date & time of treatment (using the 24 hour clock)
- Name and address of veterinarian
- Signature, date and practice stamp of veterinarian
Animals will fail the PETS check if their documentation is not in order. Pet owners are encouraged to make sure that these details are correctly recorded before they leave your surgery.
Page last modified: September 10, 2008