Vaccination schedule for international pet transport to India
Pet vaccinations help keep dangerous diseases at bay. When a pet travels from one country to another, the pet must be fully vaccinated against rabies and other dangerous diseases. Vaccinations protect the pet and prevent the spread of dangerous and exotic diseases when a pet relocates to a different country.
Pet import regulations in India require that all pets entering the country be vaccinated against rabies and other animal diseases. Dogs and cats must be at least three months old to travel to India. If you are travelling to India with your pet dog or cat, here’s the vaccination schedule for international pet transport to India:
Vaccination schedule for dogs travelling to India
Pet dogs travelling to India must be vaccinated against rabies with an approved anti-rabies vaccine. The vaccine should be valid and administered according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The rabies vaccine has to be given between 30 days and 12 months before the date of travel to India. Dogs flying to India do not need a rabies titre test (RNATT) before travel.
Other mandatory vaccines for dogs travelling to India are:
- Canine distemper
- Parvovirus
- Leishmaniasis
- Leptospirosis
Remember to record all details of the vaccine, including the name of the vaccine, batch number and date of vaccination in your pet’s veterinary health certificate.
When a pet dog arrives in India, they will be examined for signs of the following illnesses:
- Rabies
- Canine distemper
- Parvovirus
- Leptospirosis
- Infectious canine hepatitis
- Scabies
- Leishmaniasis
Vaccination schedule for cats travelling to India
Pet cats travelling to India must be vaccinated against rabies according to the manufacturer’s instructions. They must receive the anti-rabies vaccine between 30 days and 12 months from the date of travel. Cats do not need the rabies antibody test (RNATT) to travel to India.
Other mandatory vaccines for cats relocating to India are:
- Feline viral rhinotracheitis
- Feline calicivirus
- Feline panleukopenia
- Pet cats arriving in India are examined for signs of the following diseases:
- Rabies
- Feline enteritis
- Feline panleukopenia
- Leptospirosis
- Distemper
- Scabies
- Toxoplasmosis
- Aujeszky’s Disease
International pet transport to India
Pet transport to India is a complicated and lengthy process that involves a large amount of documentation. Bringing your pet cat or dog to India can be stressful and confusing, especially if you are travelling with your pet to India for the first time. Take the stress out of the relocation by partnering with an IPATA-accredited pet travel agent who can ensure a safe and comfortable move.
If you plan to travel to India with your pet, reach out to ASIAPATA for more information on pet relocation to India and a free pet travel quote.
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