I am taking two cats to Ontario in February and was wondering if anyone has taken any over recently and if they had ,had to get them rabies shots?

As I want to get the pet passport but the Canadian embassy say that as England is a Rabies free country they don't need the shot but I'm not sure anyone got a insight on this I would be most grateful .

many thanks Nicola

If your cat is going to go outside when you are here then get the shot done anyway.

Hi Bats thanks for your reply thats very helpful will do that then I was thinking I would but was hoping to save some money but it's not worth it if the cats aer going to get ill. Nicola

You're going to need them anyway do get them all done when you get the certificate of health, or whatever it's called, from the vets.

Also if your cat gets rabies then you might, so it's money well spent.

They may not be allowed outside? Depends where in Ontario and how nosey your neighbours are?

We brought our two cats over when we moved to Ontario 3 years ago. As part of the pet passport scheme, both cats had to have a rabies shot, followed by a blood test a few days later. They also had to be microchipped, have (anti)worming tablets and a fit to fly certificate. Not sure what the Canadian embassy would know about this though? The vet you use in the UK should have all the rules and regulations for a pet passport, and ensure all the procedures are carried out in the correct order.

Hope this helps!

Read this link for cats from rabies free countries

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/.../felin1e.shtml

Hi ya,

moved our two cats over to Alberta a month ago. Had to have rabies jabs 6 weeks or more prior to travel, all other vaccinations up to date and flea/worm treatment up to date.

Oh and obviously microchip's, we were told the passport was not necessary for leaving UK just vet certificate and Defra paperwork but it's advisable to get passports when you're in Canada in case you want to take them back.

Hi Jennie in a bottle thanks for info very helpful think I will be getting the passports done have spoken to the vet will do what has to be done Thank you Nicola

Why would you bother lumping cats here? There are loads of cats here needing good homes

I found Rabies jabs are cheaper here (Canada ) than in Uk !