Inspected and approved by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Applies to Colwyn Bay site only
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Prospect House Vet Clinic
110 Abergele Road
Colwyn Bay
LL29 7PS
Tel 01492 531448
fax: 01492 532410
Prospect House Vet Surgery
Plas Menai
Penmaenmawr Rd
Llanfairfechan
Tel 01248 681408
Fax 01248 681048
email: click picture below
Travelling to the UK from non European unlisted countries:
What you need to do if you are entering the UK from unlisted non-EU countries
Preparing your dog, cat or ferret
 | Step 1 – Have your pet microchipped – Before any of the other procedures for pet travel are carried out, your pet must be fitted with a microchip so it can be properly identified. |
| Step 2 – Have your pet vaccinated – After the microchip has been fitted your pet must be vaccinated against rabies. There is no exemption to this requirement, even if your pet has a current rabies vaccination. Rabies boosters must be kept up to date. |
| Step 3 – Arrange a blood test – After your pet has been vaccinated, it must be blood tested to make sure the vaccine has given it a satisfactory level of protection against rabies. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after vaccination. The length of the waiting period before entry to the UK is three calendar months from the date your vet took the blood sample which led to a satisfactory test result. The three month waiting period will not apply if your pet was vaccinated and blood tested in the EU and issued with an EU pet passport before it went to an unlisted country |
| Step 4 – Get pet travel documentation –You will need to obtain an official third country veterinary. |
| Step 5 – Tapeworm treatment– (dogs only): before entering the UK, all pet dogs (including assistance dogs) must be treated for tapeworm. The treatment must be administered by a vet not less than 24 hours and not more than 120 hours (1-5 days) before its scheduled arrival time in the UK. There is no mandatory requirement for tick treatment. No treatment is required for dogs entering the UK from Finland, Ireland or Malta). |
| Step 6 – Arrange for your animal to travel with an approved transport company on an authorised route – Your pet must enter the UK with an approved transport company on an authorised route. |
Link to Defra website Unlisted countries click here