Learn more about traveling with pets – a must for travelers
The most important aspect of traveling with pets is the Pet Travel Scheme or simply known as PETS. These are the schemes launched a few years back. The scheme allows you to take your pet wherever you want. It is a system that allows pets such as dogs, cats and many others to travel to different countries. Countries where pets can be taken fall into qualifying EU countries such as the UK, Canada and Mexico.
The Pet Travel Scheme was launched by UK DEFRA so that pets can travel to different parts of the country. So, before taking your pet for a travel scheme, you need to follow certain rules. These rules are described below.
1. Microchip
A microchip is used to identify the pet. All other means will not work. The microchip is ISO recognized and if the pet does not have proof of identification, it must come with the scanned photo attached to its crate.
2. Rabies vaccination and certificates
All pets must have a certificate stating the microchip number and the validity of the certificate, until when the certificate is valid. Some of them are valid for two years and others only for one year.
3. FAVN Tests
The FAVN test or more commonly known as the Fluorescent Virus Antibody Neutralization Blood Test is done to check whether the vaccination has provided an adequate amount of antibodies or not. After that, they are also approved by the government.
To get the test done, you have to send in the sample and then you will get the report from the Kansas State University lab.
What else you need to know
Since only a few countries are allowed to entertain pets, it is necessary to check before going to this place.
Before you visit, you should also take out pet insurance, which means that if the pet gets sick, you can easily pay the medicine bills. The best way is to go to a vet and then apply for services. You can also take advantage of discounts. Today, there are more than 30 pet insurers that you can purchase insurance through.
So these were some tips for you. But at the same time, you should take care of all the requirements before taking your pet on a trip. Your pet should be healthy enough to withstand all the stress of travel.
So if you keep these points in mind, your pet is sure to have a pleasant trip.
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