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The PET travel scheme has been in operation since February 28th, and the majority of problems have come with finding a Vet conveniently placed to carry out the ‘Ticks and Bugs’ examination, who also understands the paperwork required. Most Vets in Britain seem well clued up, and have been able to give animals the right paperwork when they go off on holiday. The problem has come with Vets abroad not understanding what is required for animals to return into Britain. Many don’t have the right forms for your pet when you turn up for the ‘ticks and bugs’ examination, particularly in France, the most popular holiday destination for the British.
Some French Vets have been issuing their own headed paper as verification for the ‘Ticks and Bugs’ examination, but this is not accepted. The certificate must be issued on an official French Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries form.
So how can you make sure your animal goes through the correct procedure?
Ensure the form is headed ‘Ministere de l’Agriculture et de la Peche’. Now, British Vets or dog owners can print this form off the web from PetPlanet’s site and present it to the French Vet. As long as it is written in red, blue or any ink but black (so it doesn’t look as though the information has been photo-copied), and has the official Vet’s stamp, Baroness Heyman from MAFF has said this will be OK.
PetPlanet have provided a printable version of the official form, formatted for your printer; or you can see the form online for your own information.
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- Travel Bugs
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- Taking your dogs abroad
- International Vets
- Problems with Pet Passports
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