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New U.K. Pet Travel Rules for 2012

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New rules on pet travel will align U.K. rabies vaccine law with the rest of Europe as of Jan 1st, 2012. 

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) advise veterinarians to alert clients traveling abroad with pets of the change in law.

Dogs, cats and ferrets entering the U.K. must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, have waited 21 days after rabies vaccination before entering the U.K. and have a European Pet Passport. The current requirement to carry out a blood test followed by a six-month wait before entry into the UK will not be required.

Importing Pets - EU States (UK, etc.)

As of October 2004  to 1st January 2012  - with the blue Pet Passport. See the following from bringing your pets to Spain from the UK:

Dogs, cats and ferrets over three months

  • Identification by chip or legible tattoo. Following a transitional period of eight years (until 2012) chips will be the only valid form of ID.
  • Valid rabies vaccination
  • New vaccination pass as set out by the EU Commission (Blue Pet Passport)

Dogs, cats and ferrets under three months

  • the holder carries a certificate to clearly identify the animal (Blue Pet Passport with identification chip or legible tattoo)
  • the holder carries a confirmation by an authorized veterinarian that declares that the animal was so far only kept at its place of birth
  • the young animal is still dependant on and has to accompany its mother.

Dogs, cats and ferrets - General

  • Animals transported must be accompanied by their owners.
  • A certificate (with Spanish translation attached) stating that the pets have been under the owner's supervision for three months prior to importation.
  • The certificate should include a declaration that the pets are not intended for trade and that the owners accept presenting their pets for medical checks to recognized Veterinary Officers in accordance with legislation.
  • There are specific rules for different kinds of pets (dogs and cats, birds, monkeys and other kinds). In general all pets will need a certificate of origin and health which is valid for ten days only and will need to show that they have valid anti-rabies inoculation (last twelve months or six in some cases) except for pets under three months of age.
  • Additionally for birds, monkeys and other species a certificate stating that there has been no local outbreak of disease that would affect that species for the last 60 days. For fuller advice please contact your local Spanish Consul.
  • Owners who are only coming out for a temporary stay should bear in mind the strict importation controls still current in the U.K.
  • VERY IMPORTANT: You must obtain X-Spot drops or the Scalibor Anti-Parasite collar and place this on your dog's neck 15 days before your arrival in Spain to give protection against mosquitos and the Leishmania disease which is prevalent in Mediterranean countries.
  • VERY IMPORTANT: Another potential killer disease is Heartworm disease, known in Spain as 'Filaria', caused by a bite from a sandfly (a smaller type of mosquito). For this disease it is vital to protect your dog against infection with either an annual 'Guardian' vaccination or a monthly tablet.

Taking animals out of Spain can be complicated. The requirements depend on the country of destination and the countries that you will be travelling through. It is imperative that you visit a local vet before you travel, taking all documenation with you, to check that your pet meets the requirements so that it will not go into a quarantine kennel in the country of destination. For dogs, cats and ferrets the requirements for travel to the UK are simplified from 1st January 2012.