Know More About the Pet Travel - A Must For Travelers

 

 

The Pet Travel Scheme, abbreviated as PETS, is the most important aspect of pet travel. These are the schemes that were introduced several years ago. The programme allows you to take your pet wherever you want. It is a system that allows pets such as dogs and cats to travel to different countries. Pets can be taken to qualified EU countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico.

The UK DEFRA launched the Pet Travel Scheme to allow pets to travel to different parts of the country. So, before taking your pet on a trip, you must follow certain guidelines. These guidelines are outlined below.

1. Microchip

The pet is identified using a microchip. Other methods will not work. The microchip is ISO recognised, and if the pet does not have identification, it must come with a scanned photograph attached to its crate.

2. Rabies Vaccination And Certificates

All pets must have a certificate stating the microchip number and the certificate's validity, which is how long the certificate is valid. Some of them are valid for two years, while others are only valid for one year.

3. FAVN Tests

The FAVN test, also known as Fluorescent Antibody Viral Neutralization, is a type of viral neutralisation test. A blood test is performed to determine whether the vaccination provided an adequate amount of antibodies. Then they must be approved by the government.

You must send the sample to the Kansas State University Lab in order for the test to be completed.

What Else To Know

Because only a few countries allow pets to be entertained, it is necessary to check before going to that location.

 

Before you go, you should get pet insurance so that if your pet gets sick, you can easily pay the medical bills. The best option is to visit a veterinarian and then apply for services. You can also get discounts. There are currently more than 30 pet insurers through which you can obtain insurance.

So those are some pointers for you. At the same time, you must ensure that all requirements are met before transporting your pet. Your pet must be in good enough health to withstand the stress of travel.

 

So, if you keep these points in mind, your pet will have a pleasant journey.

Author: RabnawazToor