Transportul cateilor si pisicilor in si din Anglia-partea II-a
Issuing a passport
Passports can be issued before the expiry date of PETS certificates although PETS certificates may be used to re-enter the UK, and to enter certain other EU countries, until their “Valid until” date.
Passports may be issued after a pet has been first microchipped and then vaccinated against rabies (but see part 3, EU countries). To enter the UK, a pet must also have had a satisfactory blood test result (see (c) above) and a current treatment for ticks and tapeworms at the time of return (see (e) below).
A passport may only be issued for an animal if all of the following requirements are met:
- it shows no clinical signs of rabie
- its microchip can be read and the same number is shown on the vaccination record and blood test result
- it has a current rabies vaccination given after it was microchipped (but see part 3, EU countries)
For pets which have had a blood test the test result must show the rabies neutralising antibody titre at a level of 0.5IU/ml or greater.
Further information on completing the passport is given in the guidance notes on the PETS website (see “What vets need to do”).
A fully completed PETS certificate may be used as the basis for completing a passport, provided the animal has a current rabies vaccination.
An official veterinary certificate headed “Veterinary certificate for pet dogs, cats and ferrets entering the European Community for non-commercial movements (Regulation (EC) No 998/2003)” issued in a non-EU listed country is also acceptable as the basis for issuing a passport. It must be accompanied by the animal’s vaccination record and blood test result, both of which must show the animal’s microchip number. The animal must have been revaccinated against rabies by the "Valid until" date in section IV. See part 2b if this date has been missed. Listed countries are shown in Annex A.
Using a passport
A passport may not be used to enter the UK under PETS until 6 calendar months have passed from the date the blood sample which gave a satisfactory test result was taken. Pets must also have a current treatment for ticks and tapeworms at the time of return. For travelling from the UK to other EU countries, see part 3.
Owners can continue to use the passport for their pet to enter the UK provided the pet is revaccinated by the “Valid until” date in section IV.
Updating or renewing the passport
A Panel 2 LVI must sign and stamp section IV each time a booster vaccination is given (see part 2(b) if the date is missed). When the passport is full, a new one should be issued.
If a passport is lost, a new one can be issued on the basis of supporting evidence (vaccination record and blood test result both showing the animal’s microchip number which must be read and checked against the number on the supporting documentation).
(e) Treatment against ticks and tapeworms
Before re-entering the UK under PETS, animals must be treated by a vet against ticks and the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis.
The treatment must be carried out not less than 24 hours and not more than 48 hours before the pet is checked-in to travel back into the UK. It must be done every time a pet enters the UK. You will only need to administer this treatment to animals leaving the UK on short trips when it must be given before departure to meet the timing requirement.
The animal’s microchip number must be read before treatment and match the number in section III of the passport.
Treatment
The tapeworm treatment must contain praziquantel and be administered in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The tick treatment must be a veterinary product which has marketing authorisation in the country of use and is licensed for use against ticks. A tick collar is not acceptable.
Recording the treatment
Sections VI and VII of the passport must be completed to certify that the treatment has been administered. Fill in the name of the manufacturer and product, the date and time of treatment (using the 24 hour clock), and sign and stamp the passport with the practice stamp.
You can continue to issue tick and tapeworm certificates (PETS 2) for pets with valid PETS certificates travelling on day trips to any listed country.
