Living With Pets in the Emirates: Everything you Need to Know
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is becoming a more pet-friendly location to live as a direct result of increased international emphasis on it for both tourism and as a cosmopolitan place to live. The city of UAE, in particular, is seeing a rise in the number of establishments that are open to the company of canine and feline companions, which is helping to make it a more desirable option for pet relocation. Along with all of this comes the worry of transporting your pet to the UAE in a secure manner and we ensure our assistance from Veterinary Clinic Sharjah.
Regulations to import pets
- Your pet is required to have a microchip.
- You need to have a current vaccination certificate for your pet that includes protection against rabies as well as DHPPiL/PCH. vaccination that was administered between 21 days before entering the United Arab Emirates.
- A titer test must have been performed on all dogs and cats entering the United Arab Emirates from a country with a high rabies prevalence no sooner than 21 days after the rabies vaccine and between 12 weeks and 12 months before the time of your pet’s arrival into the United Arab Emirates. This test must have been performed no sooner than 21 days after the rabies vaccination provided by the Veterinary Hospital in Sharjah.
- Each individual is permitted to bring in a maximum of two pets, and an import permit is necessary for each animal brought in.
- The following canine breeds and mixtures are not permitted for importation into the UAE: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, the American Bully, any Mastiff, the Japanese tosa, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinschers, Canario Presa, and the Boxer are all considered to be dangerous breeds.
Veterinary Clinic Sharjah provides vaccinations against feline calicivirus, panleukopenia, and rhinotracheitis are mandated to be given to domestic cats. Vaccinations against canine distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and leptospirosis are required for all dogs. Every single pet is required to have a vaccination that is up to date and was given at least 21 days before entering the UAE.
Canadian VC, the Veterinary Hospital in Sharjah ensures that your dogs arrive in a happy and secure environment. Calling in will put you in touch with us for a professional consultation, and we look forward to hearing from you.
