Animal health certificate
Getting an animal health certificate for pet travel
When planning your pet’s international journey, securing an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is a crucial step. Essential for international journeys, an animal health certificate verifies your pet is valid for travel and in compliance with vaccination protocols.
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Essential preparations for pet travel
Before embarking on a journey with your beloved animal, it’s crucial to meet specific health standards:
- • Identification: Ensure your dog, cat, or ferret has a microchip for easy identification.
- • Vaccinations: A rabies vaccine is mandatory. There’s a compulsory waiting period of 21 days following the initial rabies shot before your pet can travel.
Securing the necessary health documentation
To acquire the essential health document for your pet, follow these steps:
- • Visit our clinic with your pet, bringing their vaccination card and medical history.
- • Ensure your pet is over 12 weeks old to receive the rabies vaccination.
- • Complete a detailed form at our clinic, which includes:
- • Owner information
- • Pet details
- • Any previous pet passports
- • Rabies vaccination date
- • Blood test records, as needed
- • Treatment for canine tapeworm, if applicable
- • Planned entry country in the EU
Why your pet needs this documentation
These health documents are vital to comply with international travel requirements, safeguarding your pet and other countries from disease exposure.
Timeline for processing
This vital document can be issued up to ten days before your departure. Early planning is advised to meet any specific country regulations like additional tests or treatments. Initiate the process by contacting us well before your planned travel.
Validity period
The validity spans ten days from issuance for entry into the EU, continuing up to four months for intra-EU travel or until the rabies vaccination expires, whichever occurs first. For re-entry into Great Britain, the document remains valid for four months, assuming up-to-date rabies vaccination.
Costs involved
The fee for this health documentation is £250, covering the examination and all requisite paperwork. Additional pets are priced at £55.
For assistance with obtaining an Animal Health Certificate for your pet, please contact us at Rackheath Vets. Our vet practice is here to issue animal health certificates and ensure your pet meets all travel requirements for a safe and hassle-free journey.
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