dunroving

OK, something just popped into my head as I was reading the DEFRA site (again - I know it back to front by now).

Has anyone returning from the US had a problem with the bloody contrary way that the date is written in the States? I mean, my dog's rabies certificate and (I'm presuming) the blood test form they sent to the lab have the month written first, not second. So, the blood test form will probably say something like blood drawn 1/4/06 (really 4th January, but looks like 1st April), and I presume the lab will reply tested positive 2/4/06 (4th Feb, but looks like 2nd April).

Does DEFRA just say bloody Yanks and interpret the dates, or am I screwed? (I couldn't find anything that says "THE DATE MUST BE WRITTEN IN THE FORM DD/MM/YYY", but I don't want to assume anything).

Also, one other thing: I thought someone said recently that there no longer is a "passport" (it's all forms), but I see references to getting an EU passport on the DEFRA site.

[OK, I answered the last question by looking further into the DEFRA site: "For dogs and cats being prepared for pets in a non-EU listed country you should get an official third country veterinary certificate. "]

ladyofthelake

Hi
I did a search for this 'official third country veterinary certificate' to see if it was a specific form that had to be used or if a normal form issued by the vet would do. I found this:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ncie/ir...s/no_cn_hc.pdf

Some parts of the form do say the date should be formatted (DD/MM/YY)

callé

take them back to your vet. the date format has to be correct. DD/M/YYYY.

Polyphemus

Lab certificate should come back D/M/Y or with a format indicator(part of approval standard), even if submission was m/d/y.

LotL has answered the vet cert. worries - all confusable date entries are requested in D/M/Y

Keep hold of these certs/forms, you should be able to get a UK vet to convert the info to a 'Pet Passport' once you are resident in the UK/EU, which will remain valid as long as the (rabies) boosters are maintained at m'facturer's recommendations.

I am still in awe at your penchant for interrogating minutiae

Hope all is well, and S.Wales is ready, Gerry.

immunise

Where is this mentioned on ANY Defra documents? I can't find it. My Vet certificate is dd/mm/yyyy but all my other stuff is in mm/dd/yyyy...too late to change it now!

Also what is everyone lining their dogs crate with? My dog will eat the suggested shredded newspaper!

Polyphemus

Good luck - you have no worries, Dunroving has a habit of producing worst-case scenarios to try us

immunise

Phew! Nearly needed some Pampers there! I have to look into this VetBed though...thanks for the advice!!!

Paul

immunise

Ok, does anyone know where to get VetBed in the USA? It seems to be a UK only product.

Thanks

Paul

dunroving

I've looked and looked and haven't yet been able to find it - so if you do find it, let us know.

Someone could make a killing here on certain dog products if they'd just import them. Another is the "pooper scooper" (small plastic handle you keep in your pocket along with a plastic bag). Only similar thing I've seen here has a 3 foot handle on it.

dunroving

Yes, I have a reputation for being very detail oriented (polite way of saying I'm obsessive, I think). One of my students gave me an excellent teaching evaluation score, but in his comments said I made him paranoid. Think that says it all.

I'll keep you informed on the job developments when and if they happen ... the academic posts for upcoming fall are starting to appear more often ...

Polyphemus

Quick search could find this:

http://www.all-dog-beds.com/index.html

look at 'chewproof' [canine oxymoron ] + lambswool fleece - looks like vetbed, tho looks can be deceptive.

or look at the crate pads under 'dog pillows' (look comfy)

Remember to check with your shipper how much padding they allow, and how much absorbency they require

dunroving

Just to add confirmation to what was already said, I received the following email from the DEFRA Helpline:

Good Morning,

It should not cause any problems on entry to the UK that the dates on the Rabies Certificate and Blood Test results are recorded as month/date/year rather than date/month/year as we are obviously aware this is the standard format used in the US. You must make sure that when the Official Veterinary Certificate is completed the dates are recorded as date/month/year.

Regards

Claire XXXXX
PETS Helpline

- I can tell you I'll be keeping hard copies of all these emails to have with me when the time comes ....

Scout

Now would be the time to tell you how I obsessed over blue ink and black on the certificate. (seriously)

Polyphemus

Obsession possibly, but at times we could not use black for PETS certs (or any DEFRA docs - easier to photocopy / forge) = many hours spent running round the practice looking for a green pen (red was so angry! ). There are a few PETS out there of mine own hand in a vibrant purple!

Claire/Dunroving, I would advise writing only in blood , sweat or tears

Hope all is still going well - I assume the titres were fine? Gerry

blaze

Completely off the subject, where in Wales are you Scout?