If your dog or cat is traveling to Europe, a rabies test is required. This test is not available in Central America or Colombia but in countries such as the USA. Consider starting the process at least 4 months in advance.
Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
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Microchip | Rabies shot after microchip | Wait 30 days | Blood sample is drawn for the rabies test | Blood sample is sent to an authorized lab for analysis | Wait three (3) months | Pet can travel to Europe if the rabies test has the required antibody titre levels and pet complies with all other entry requirements. |
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Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Finland, Ireland, Malta and Norway require echinococcus treatment for dogs. United Kingdom which is not part of the European Union, also follows the same regulations until end of 2020. EU regulation about Echinococcus treatment.