Ali
Articles
-
What if the veterinary health inspection is completed within the 24 - 120 hours (1 - 5 days) before entering the country?
If the health inspection is completed within 1 - 5 days before entry into the country, then all treatment information can be collected within the GVL product and it will be a...
-
What is different between the UK rabies requirements and the EU rabies requirements?
Similar to the EU, the UK requires all primary vaccinations to be a 1 year vaccine and they must have a 21 day wait period after vaccination before they can enter the country. For the EU form, t...
-
EU Rabies Vaccination Rules
Rabies Vaccination Rules According to the EU "Primary" Rabies Vaccination: The first rabies vaccination your pet gets after its microchip or after any lapse in coverage is a "primary/initial" rabi...
-
EU Rabies Booster Vaccination Rule Updates
Canines and Felines traveling to the EU with a Rabies vaccination booster will now require submissions of Rabies certificates for all vaccinations given after the microchip date. Where can I add t...
-
What documentation will the pet owner need to bring on their travels to China?
The pet owner should bring the following documentation: International Health Certificate. Current rabies vaccination certificate. Bring photocopies of the pet's rabies vaccination certificates as...
-
Is there anything additional the pet owner is required to do before traveling to China?
The pet owner must register their pet with the local police of their residence in China within one month before the arrival date. They can contact the local police office for further information on...
-
Does China ban certain dog breeds?
China does not ban dog breeds, however, there are breed restrictions in Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai. If a pet owner is traveling with a large dog breed to these cities, they should ensure their ...
-
Why can I not change the measurement units for the pet’s weight and/or height on a International Health Certificate for China?
The international health certificate for China requires the pet’s weight to be listed in pounds (lbs) and the height to be inches (in). Note: Height is required for dogs only.
-
If the sample date for the FAVN test is over a year from the arrival date and there’s been a lapse between rabies vaccinations since then, could I still use this test to travel to China?
No. Since the FAVN test was performed over a year from the arrival date and there was a lapse in rabies vaccinations, the veterinarian would need to re-test.
-
For travel to China, how long are the FAVN Rabies Antibody test results valid for?
FAVN results are valid for 1 year from the sampling date (blood drawn date) to the date of arrival in China. However, there is an exception - If results are more than one year from date of arrival,...