The OV or ‘official veterinarian’ is one authorised by the UK government department, the Animal Plant and health Agency (APHA) or DEFRA as it was known. ONLY the OV can vaccinate pets for rabies, prepare and issue pet passports and endorse the pet passports for rabies vaccinations. Preparing pets for travel into the EU following […]
South Africa is a very common destination for our pets that we relocate. Ensuring your pet meets the import requirements is very important, and there are some blood tests that dogs require in order to meet the importing country requirements. These include testing for Heartworm, Leishmania, Brucella, Babesia and Trypanosoma diseases. The testing for these […]
The importance of accurately measuring your pet is very important for ensuring we get the correct size air kennel/pet crate for your beloved friend. By law, airlines must abide by the minimum standards in the International Air Transport Association Live Animal Regulations (IATA LAR) – this requires pets to be able to stand freely without […]
Something most people don’t think about when relocating, are what the local animal health situation is regarding preventative veterinary care for their pets. We are fortunate to have a veterinarian and vet nurse on staff, with post graduate experience in animal disease surveillance, and veterinary experience in the EU, from China and Pakistan, to the […]
Accessing Australia and New Zealand for pets is not restricted to the Middle Eastern transit routes! Being on the other side of the world, travel options can be accessed BOTH East and West, via the Middle East, Singapore or Los Angeles. The time differences are minimal and the experiences first class either way around the […]
Pets can fly with medical conditions! Don’t despair if you are relocating abroad, and your furry family member is on medication! Being run personally and directly by a vet and vet nurse team, Pets Abroad is unique amongst every other pet travel company in the UK where your pets will be evaluated by our vet […]
How is brexit going to affect taking pets abroad? Currently, pets can readily travel into and out of all EU countries just on their Pet Passport. To get a pet passport you need to visit your local vet, ensuring they have an Official Vet on staff, who can administer the rabies vaccine and issue the […]
The thought of your much loved family pet being transported in an aircraft for the first time can evoke all kinds of different emotions. Transporting pets is quite a foreign concept for most people who have never had the need so naturally most pet owners are a little anxious especially in relation to how their […]
If you’re a pet lover moving house, one of the first considerations will be how to transport your pet safely, securely, and comfortably to its brand new home. Whether this involves a trip across the city, interstate, or overseas, it takes planning and forethought. Selecting the most reliable pet transporter will bring you peace of […]
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