Bringing an animal overseas

[BTalley 0]

Svetlana received her visa last week, and we are preparing to bring her and her dog to South Florida on Oct. 21. Seemed so simple. I got a one-stop itinerary (connecting in Paris) that lasts less than 15 hours. We are on our way.

If we can get her through France.

According to Air France spokesman, the dog will need 4 additional shots (in addition to rabies), and Svetlana will need a "short-term visa" because she will be leaving the transit zone to retrieve the dog when changing planes. Of course, they cannot even tell her exactly what shots the dog will need.

All this trouble, for a 2-hour connecting flight to USA?

They are making it sound like they think she is going to be staying in France.

Edited September 1, 2008 by BTalley

[Hannah+Vito 0]

http://www.justlanded.com/english/France/T...al-informations from this site although its aimed at the uk to france i think this excerpt applied to all,

Pet vaccinations for France

France has almost eradicated rabies by vaccinating foxes, although there have recently been a number of reported cases in dogs (one in 2001, one in 2002 and three in the first half of 2004). Although there’s generally no quarantine period for animals imported into France, there are strict vaccination requirements for dogs in certain departments, where they must be vaccinated against rabies and have a certificat contre la rage or have a health certificate ( certificat de bonne santé), signed by an approved veterinary surgeon and issued no more than five days before their arrival. Resident dogs need an annual rabies booster and it’s recommended that they’re also vaccinated ( vacciné) against the following diseases:

* Babesia canis, also known as Piroplasma canis or Canine piroplasmosis ( piroplasmose), a parasitic disease carried by ticks ( tiques*) that also affects horses and cattle.

* Distemper or Carré’s disease ( la maladie de Carré, also known as la maladie des jeunes chiens and la maladie du jeune âge, as it mainly affects young animals), a potentially fatal viral infection.

* Hepatitis contagiosa canis or Rubarth’s disease ( hépatite de Rubarth), an acute viral disease which attacks the liver.

* Leptosporosis ( leptospirose), a bacterial disease which can be transmitted to humans and can be fatal.

* Parvovirus or Parvo ( parvovirose), an intestinal virus.

* Tracheobronchitis, known as kennel cough ( toux de chenil), which is one of the most common canine diseases and can lead to fatal complications.

Ticks are a problem in many parts of France and can be lethal. You should invest in a tick-remover (around €3.50 from vets) and treat your pets regularly with a preventive such as Frontline.

Vaccinations ( vaccin) are initially in two stages, a ‘booster’ ( rappel) being administered three or four weeks after the initial injection ( piqure); a single annual renewal is required. Each injection costs between around €35 and €60, depending on the vet. Serums must be administered separately.

Cats aren’t required to have regular rabies vaccinations, although if you let your cat roam free outside your home it’s advisable to have it vaccinated annually and a rabies vaccination is compulsory for cats entering Corsica or being taken to campsites or holiday parks. All cats must, however, be vaccinated against feline gastro-enteritis and typhus.

All vaccinations must be registered with your veterinary surgeon ( vétérinaire) and be listed on your pet’s vaccination card or (preferably) in a livret international de santé, which, if you plan to take your pets abroad, must also certify that the animal has been confined to countries that have been rabies-free for at least three years.

hope it helps