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Pet Passport Guide           

  Buying Pet Insurance Guide      

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So, you have finally decided, this time you are going to bring your faithful pet on holidays.

Now you can fully enjoy early morning walks by the beach, with Rover fetching every stick for you.

Where do I start?

Well, if your destination is another EU country, then you start with a pet passport.

It is a legal requirement that every Irish pet that is brought out of Ireland to another EU Member State or re-enters Ireland must have an EU Pet Passport.

You can obtain one from your local private vet.

The scheme is EU wide and covers dogs, cats and ferrets.

You can include a photograph of your cat, dog or ferret on the passport.

This photo is optional, but must be no bigger than 6 cm wide and 4 cm long, feature the pet only and show its colour and markings clearly.

Imagine the fun you will have taking that one.

It doesn't say anything about smiling or not.

I suppose it depends on whether or not your cat is from Cheshire.

When you collect the passport from your veterinary practice, make sure that all entries are correct and can be read easily, as the consequences of errors can be major and could result in your pet being detained in quarantine, for which you will have to pay.

What does a pet passport contain ?

It contains details relating to your pet’s health and vaccination history.

It must provide details of your pet’s microchip number and evidence of an up-to-date rabies injection and a blood test confirming that the vaccination has taken effect.

The microchip must be contained under the skin.

The order in which the information is obtained is important.

First you must have the microchip implanted and recorded.

Then arrange the vaccination, followed by the blood test to confirm that the vaccination has been effective.

Pet dogs must also have a specified tapeworm treatment.

Talk to your vet about the details and timing of these tests and treatments.

There are time limits for these tests, so get them organised as soon as possible.

What else should I do?

You should plan ahead for the transport details.

Can your pet travel in the cabin, or must it be placed in the hold ?

Cats, dogs and ferrets can only travel to other countries on certain sea, air and rail routes so make sure to use an approved route.

Our advice is to plan as early as possible, so as to make sure that you meet all of the time limits.

Check your pet insurance policy to see if it covers travel abroad.

Some policies exclude this.

If in doubt, contact us and one of our qualified experts will help you.

For further inquiries on the pet passport scheme you can contact the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on +353-1-6072827 or email pets@agriculture.gov.ie

The scheme is an excellent one and is designed to protect EU citizens from the spread of rabies and certain other diseases.

For information on pet insurance, travel insurance or any related insurance products please feel free to contact us.

You can telephone us on 1890 666 666, which is a locall number,

or click on the call me back button(above), fill out the form and we will contact you at a suitable time.

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  Pet Insurance in Ireland

It is good to think of the great advances in the treatments available to injured and sick pets.

Vets and pet owners can choose from a wide variety of procedures to get the family pet back to good health. Some years ago, without their availability, families would have suffered the loss of their pet.

We need to acknowledge that these advances have put a new element into the family budget, namely veterinary bills. When planning the family budget we should include something to protect against unexpected expenses.

The odds are increasing. 1 in every 3 pets will require unexpected care this year.

Thankfully with low cost pet insurance you can reduce the impact of these unplanned expenses.

Life changing decisions.

Who wants to have to decide on the life or death of the family pet, based solely on whether or not you can afford the treatment ? You don't have to.

Take out pet insurance now and spread the cost into manageable amounts.

You can relax and enjoy your pet, knowing that you have things covered.

Pet insurance can range from major surgery to other pet outgoings.

Can I bring my dog with me on holidays to an EU country ?

Yes. Thanks to the introduction of what is commonly known as the pet passport scheme, you can now avoid the cost and inconvenience of quarantine, provided you follow all of the steps required by the scheme.

See the Pet Passport Guide below for more information.

You should also make sure that your pet insurance policy covers travel abroad. Not all policies do.

See the premier policy or the premier plus  policy details on the quotation form below.

What should I do next?

You can contact our qualified experts, who will help you choose the pet policy that suits you best, on 1890 666 666

or click on the call me back button,fill out the form and we will call you at a time that suits.

If you want an instant quote just use the quote button (above).

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