Rabies vaccination question for importing my cats
Oct 10th 2012, 5:20 pm
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Rabies vaccination question for importing my cats
Hi everyone,
we are thinking of going back to Australia some time next year and will bring our two cats. I think I got most of the regulations, but not sure about the following: kitties had their rabies vaccinations in March 2012 (this year). Will do the blood test in the next couple of weeks, and I know that this is valid for 12 months, but will I still have to do another rabies vaccination in March 2013 ? Or anything else to watch out for , like is the blood test only valid to the next vaccination and have to do another blood test after that ?
Bit confused and grateful for any help. Thanks
Katie
we are thinking of going back to Australia some time next year and will bring our two cats. I think I got most of the regulations, but not sure about the following: kitties had their rabies vaccinations in March 2012 (this year). Will do the blood test in the next couple of weeks, and I know that this is valid for 12 months, but will I still have to do another rabies vaccination in March 2013 ? Or anything else to watch out for , like is the blood test only valid to the next vaccination and have to do another blood test after that ?
Bit confused and grateful for any help. Thanks
Katie
Oct 10th 2012, 6:52 pm
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Re: Rabies vaccination question for importing my cats
You do the blood test once, then you must keep up with the regular vaccinations as per your vet advices. If you don't keep up with the vaccinations you would have to start again, that is take the blood test again.
Oct 12th 2012, 8:26 pm
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Re: Rabies vaccination question for importing my cats
Hi Bermudashorts, thanks for that , really appreciated. Will go and get the tests done soon and follow up with the vaccinations. Fingers crossed that the rumours are true and the time in quarantine will come down soon as well .
