Q: What microchips does the UK accept?
- AVID and ISO microchips are accepted
Q: How long are rabies vaccinations valid for?
- A primary rabies vaccination is valid from 21 days until 1 year. A booster rabies vaccination is valid for 3 years. NOTE: a booster rabies vaccination must be administered before the primary rabies vaccination expires.
Q: Can I fly directly to the UK and have my cat or dog checked in as excess baggage?
- No, pets can only fly directly to the uk as manifest cargo however they can if they are on board a chartered flight/ private jet
Q: Do cats and dogs require rabies vaccination?
- Vaccinations are not compulsory however it is best that the cat or dog has a rabies vaccination before entering the US.
Q: Is HongKong free from screw-worms?
- On the USDA website, HongKong is not free from screwworms. You will need a Hong Kong registered vet to write in a health certificate that the pet is free from screwworms when they have made a health checkup on the pet.
Q: What microchips are accepted in the USA?
- AVID and ISO are accepted in the USA
Q: Do I need an import permit?
- You must apply to the CDC for all dogs entering the USA unless the Dog originates from the USA
Q: What microchips does the Australian government recognise?
- ISO microchip is only recognised effective from 1st of March 2023.
Q: How long does the quarantine period for cats and dogs last in Australia?
- Quarantine can last from 10 to 30 days
Q: Does my cat require any tests for rabies?
- The Rabies titre test is required
Q: Do I need an import permit for my pet?
- Yes, an import permit is required in order to import your cat or dog into Australia.
Q: What microchips are required for singapore?
- AVID or ISO chips are accepted in Singapore
Q: What are banned breeds in singapore?
- Please ensure that your pets’ breed is not named in the following lists Insert sg gov link. Additionally, the Singapore government requires that a picture of your dog is attached to the application for the Singapore import permit.
Q: Does my cat or dog require a rabies titre test?
- Yes, all cats and dogs are required to have completed a titre test and the result must be >0.5 .
Q: When can I send my pet?
- From the 1st of January 2025, you can only enter Singapore after the rabies blood test has to be performed 90 days prior to the date of export.
- The owner must arrive within five days of the pet arriving in singapore. If the owner can not comply with this, the pet will be quarantined.
Q: What microchips are accepted in Europe?
- Majority of European countries accept AVID and ISO chips, however a minority of countries do not accept the AVID microchip. {Specify which countries, list a few… these countries include…] However, if your pet already has an AVID microchip implanted, we would recommend that an ISO chip be also implanted along with the AVID chip.
Q: Does my cat or dog require a rabies vaccination upon entering europe?
- Yes, the vaccination must be at least 21 days old and valid upon arrival
Q: Can I take my cat or dog as checked-in/ excess baggage?
- Yes, you will need to contact the respective airline to make a request for the pet to be transported as checked in/ excess baggage. NOTE: owner must travel on the same flight as the pet.