Dog Passports

Last year the government brought in a new legislation that allowed dogs to travel to selected countries without having to spend weeks away from their owners in quarantine. But it’s not as simple as just hoping on a plane with Rover on a lead, owners need to be organised as they need to prepare at least seven to eight months before travelling. To qualify for a pet passport, Rover must comply with the following criteria, in the order shown:
• Dog must be fitted with a microchip
• Dog must be vaccinated against rabies
• Dog must be at least 3 months old
• Proof of date of birth/age
• Microchip number
• The date of vaccination
• The vaccine product name
• The batch number
• The date the booster vaccination is due
• Your dog may need a blood test to show that the vaccine has given
• Your dog must have been issued with an official ‘PETS Certificate’ by a government authorised vet known as a Local Veterinary Inspector (LVI)