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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 4th 2007, 10:56 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: PETS Scheme Again - Help Please!

w.r.t. RNATT result within PETScheme: No further testing is required and the paperwork remains valid as long as the rabies vaccination is kept up to date (i.e. boostered as recommended)
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Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2007, 1:55 am
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Importing dogs from KL Malaysia to Oz

Starting with the official side;

http://www.daff.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/112045/Infosh4.pdf

Briefly, Tests; rabies/brucella/erlichia/leptospira/leishmania (new from 9/07) AND nipah...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 21st 2007, 4:24 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,281
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Australian National Anthem

...but remember, b4 letting forth with too much pride, that 'Advance...' was written by a Scot who spent the entirity of verses 2,4 and 5 swearing fealty to Britain. IMO the full song is more...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 12th 2007, 3:35 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 859
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Awww a little baby snake

First guess would be a juvenile Brown Tree Snake.

http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/features/snakes/snakedetail.asp?TaxName=Boiga+irregularis
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 3rd 2007, 3:37 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,138
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Pet's blood test results - expire?

Sorry, forgot some of you guys can 'self'-vaccinate, n'est ce-pas? Remember, all you have to do is prove to the blood-testing vet that the microchip was implanted before the last rabies vax - a chip...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 3rd 2007, 3:15 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,138
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Pet's blood test results - expire?

Blood test is valid for those three years. :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 28th 2007, 2:15 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,138
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Pet's blood test results - expire?

'Your pet requires only one blood test and 6 calendar month wait provided all subsequent rabies booster vaccinations are given by the required date.'

'This date is calculated by reference to the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 14th 2007, 2:05 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,025
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: doggy passed his blood test, horray

Look here for AQIS regs re notice of intention to export;

http://www.daff.gov.au/content/output.cfm?ObjectID=DB2CD031-5C13-46F3-B4CAD6D86454A753

It links to a list of accredited vets.

'Your...
Forum: Australia
Feb 9th 2007, 3:58 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Shipping dogs Ireland to Perth

Yes, the basis of the PETS and EU pet passport system is to be able to prove rabies immunity, and facilitate entering EU countries without needing quarantine.

The suggestion is really an...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 6th 2007, 7:38 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: help! trying to get cat from Au to Uk...

Here is some blurb re Hendra Virus;

http://www.csiro.au/csiro/content/standard/ps1o5.html

Basically DEFRA needs an extra form from your AQIS vet who is producing your export cert., which states...
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2007, 6:56 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Shipping dogs Ireland to Perth

May I also suggest getting a passport done, just in case you have to come back in extremis. For info (and approved vets for export duties) use (R.O.I.)...
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2007, 6:35 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 476
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: medical records

Personally would advise getting copies, tho' depends on price (some are usurious). Some are free, ours charged £10, but I have heard of some charging that per page:mad: . Childrens records should be...
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2007, 6:20 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 674
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: South Australian Wildlife?

Deadly nasties 'near' Adelaide would be Eastern Brown, Red-Bellied Black (snakes), Redback Spider (v.rarely fatal), White Pointer Shark, assorted jellyfish and octopuses, Metropolitan drivers (most...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 21st 2006, 11:36 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,332
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: is bringing a dog back to Uk easier than going out?

Careful guys, you've got positive and negative back to front.

The blood test performed is for Rabies Antibodies. These are formed in response to a challenge, either by the virus or by the vaccine...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 16th 2006, 6:49 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,739
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Dogs

Did you ask for/ get a Pet Passport in the UK? (The Oz import requirements re Rabies mimic those for PETS so it is a good idea to get a passport done as well as the export docs, just in case travel...
Forum: Australia
Oct 16th 2006, 4:50 am
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Pet Insurance

Sadly, as you can see from the number of replies, pet insurance is still 'un-Australian' (less than 1% covered). Due to the low numbers you will find that the policies available are less attractive...
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2006, 3:00 am
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Sky Plus Oz Equivalent?

IQ is available for Foxtel satellite not just cable. Whole package approx $110/m, or $99/m + $400 one-off starter. Site; http://www.foxteliq.com.au/

Standard is 120hr HD (yummy), problem is...
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2006, 4:09 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,182
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Dogs failing medicals?

Correct.

6 months recommended (AQIS) http://www.daff.gov.au/corporate_docs/publications/pdf/quarantine/anprog/infosh2.pdf

12 months advisable (experience) :o
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2006, 4:02 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,182
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Dogs failing medicals?

To the OP, beyond agreeing with my OH's 'whinge', can I add this:

Fitness to travel exams are not strenuous, nor invasive (general exam, check size for crate, and check for heart or respiratory...
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2006, 3:41 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,182
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Dogs failing medicals?

Oooh no! whole new set of tests for importing breeding animals!!!! ;)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 21st 2006, 3:39 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: health

Depends what you mean by 'working'. Parts of me do not.

All applicants under the visa need to pass the medical.
Take all pertinent consultant / gp reports with you to the medical, offer them if...
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2006, 3:19 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,182
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Dogs failing medicals?

Yes, as long as there is no increase in the antibody titre between the tests, the positive level is deemed to be vaccine induced.

With a jab as recent as May, you should expect to need 2 tests.
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2006, 3:05 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: Cats & Dogs

Here's a guide to Ixodes holocyclus and where he lives http://www.tickalert.org.au/ixholdet.htm

Would advise anybody coming over to consult a local vet early, we UK vets were taught v little on...
Forum: Australia
May 8th 2006, 3:41 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,800
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: any regrets about moving to adelaide?

Personally, in answer to your qn K.; no.

However our situation/reasons/worries inevitably differ from yours, or anybody else's. Thus, your qn and any answer I give will, I fear, not ease the...
Forum: Australia
May 8th 2006, 4:19 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Posted By Polyphemus

Re: my dog

...within 28 days after bloods and frontline application. ;)

Some UK vaccines (one US import :rolleyes: ) cannot be given w/o Lepto, and the vets using this are unlikely to buy in a batch of...
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