Pet Passport for our dog
Oct 26th 2005, 5:03 pm
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Pet Passport for our dog
I know you need a Pet Passport to enable pets to be taken to Australia but where do you start and do you need anything else. Any help appreciated.
Rob
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Oct 26th 2005, 6:05 pm
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Re: Pet Passport for our dog
Originally Posted by pogsy
I know you need a Pet Passport to enable pets to be taken to Australia but where do you start and do you need anything else. Any help appreciated.
Rob
Rob
I rang Golden Arrow and next day they've sent me detailed instructions what to do next and a quote etc. I accepted and I had a letter this morning confirming they have reserved a place for my dog on a BA flight the day we are flying out.
Basically your pet has to be microchipped and vaccinations up to date for them to apply for the import permit. When having their vaccinations (within 12 months of leaving and at leat 14 days before) DO NOT include the lepto vaccine with the vaccines. Then within 30 days of shipment your vet will need to do some blood tests to ensure pet is okay for shipment.
If you want further info let me know.
Good luck
Rachel
Oct 26th 2005, 6:33 pm
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Re: Pet Passport for our dog
Thanks Rachel, much appreciated advise, I will start by contacting a few pet shippers, we are not going till this time next year but need to start the ball rolling now with reference to not getting certain boosters done.
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Oct 26th 2005, 8:13 pm
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Re: Pet Passport for our dog
Hi Rob
Basically there is no Pet passport scheme from UK to Oz - so your dog will have to do 30 days in Australian quarantine - its annoying but will pass quickly for your pet. As the poster above says you are best to use a pet shipper and they will keep you right with what vaccinations to get done and when - they will also tell you when to take the dog for its blood tests. Good luck and if you have any other questions just ask!
Lynn
Basically there is no Pet passport scheme from UK to Oz - so your dog will have to do 30 days in Australian quarantine - its annoying but will pass quickly for your pet. As the poster above says you are best to use a pet shipper and they will keep you right with what vaccinations to get done and when - they will also tell you when to take the dog for its blood tests. Good luck and if you have any other questions just ask!
Lynn
Oct 26th 2005, 8:22 pm
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Re: Pet Passport for our dog
Originally Posted by lynnlovessun
Hi Rob
Basically there is no Pet passport scheme from UK to Oz - so your dog will have to do 30 days in Australian quarantine - its annoying but will pass quickly for your pet. As the poster above says you are best to use a pet shipper and they will keep you right with what vaccinations to get done and when - they will also tell you when to take the dog for its blood tests. Good luck and if you have any other questions just ask!
Lynn
Basically there is no Pet passport scheme from UK to Oz - so your dog will have to do 30 days in Australian quarantine - its annoying but will pass quickly for your pet. As the poster above says you are best to use a pet shipper and they will keep you right with what vaccinations to get done and when - they will also tell you when to take the dog for its blood tests. Good luck and if you have any other questions just ask!
Lynn
Thanks Lyn will do.
Rob
Oct 26th 2005, 8:37 pm
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Re: Pet Passport for our dog
Originally Posted by Welshie
It's easier getting a Pet Shipping Co to take care of it all for you. We are using Golden Arrow. They are sorting everything and explain all the details, what you need, when to have vaccinations, blood tests etc etc etc!! It can be a bit daunting if you don't know where to start. There are a couple of recommended pet shippers that people here have used. Airpets are another name that come up a lot.
I rang Golden Arrow and next day they've sent me detailed instructions what to do next and a quote etc. I accepted and I had a letter this morning confirming they have reserved a place for my dog on a BA flight the day we are flying out.
Basically your pet has to be microchipped and vaccinations up to date for them to apply for the import permit. When having their vaccinations (within 12 months of leaving and at leat 14 days before) DO NOT include the lepto vaccine with the vaccines. Then within 30 days of shipment your vet will need to do some blood tests to ensure pet is okay for shipment.
If you want further info let me know.
Good luck
Rachel
I rang Golden Arrow and next day they've sent me detailed instructions what to do next and a quote etc. I accepted and I had a letter this morning confirming they have reserved a place for my dog on a BA flight the day we are flying out.
Basically your pet has to be microchipped and vaccinations up to date for them to apply for the import permit. When having their vaccinations (within 12 months of leaving and at leat 14 days before) DO NOT include the lepto vaccine with the vaccines. Then within 30 days of shipment your vet will need to do some blood tests to ensure pet is okay for shipment.
If you want further info let me know.
Good luck
Rachel
Oct 26th 2005, 9:12 pm
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Re: Pet Passport for our dog
Originally Posted by The Johnstons
Our youngest dog is 14 months old and is due his lepto vac now. He will be travelling within 6 months - should I delay the vac? Or will that have any ill effect on his health?
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Oct 27th 2005, 7:24 pm
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Re: Pet Passport for our dog
Originally Posted by The Johnstons
Our youngest dog is 14 months old and is due his lepto vac now. He will be travelling within 6 months - should I delay the vac? Or will that have any ill effect on his health?
Just reading all my doggy import stuff. DO NOT have lepto vaccine...
Oct 27th 2005, 7:30 pm
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Re: Pet Passport for our dog
Originally Posted by pogsy
I know you need a Pet Passport to enable pets to be taken to Australia but where do you start and do you need anything else. Any help appreciated.
Rob
Rob
Most breeds have no problems, we have a bulldog and its getting very complicated.
Oct 27th 2005, 7:35 pm
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Re: Pet Passport for our dog
Originally Posted by bigjugs
What dog do you have Rob?
Most breeds have no problems, we have a bulldog and its getting very complicated.
Most breeds have no problems, we have a bulldog and its getting very complicated.
We have a mad English Springer Spaniel,so should be straight forward enough. Are you having problems with the fact he is short nosed and the difficulties with breathing.
Rob
Oct 27th 2005, 7:44 pm
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Re: Pet Passport for our dog
Originally Posted by pogsy
Hi Craig & Sarah
We have a mad English Springer Spaniel,so should be straight forward enough. Are you having problems with the fact he is short nosed and the difficulties with breathing.
Rob
We have a mad English Springer Spaniel,so should be straight forward enough. Are you having problems with the fact he is short nosed and the difficulties with breathing.
Rob
Good luck
