Showing 3 posts tagged with "abu dhabi"
Name: Annette
Subject: Relocation from UK to Abu Dhabi
Question: I am relocating in July with 3 cats. Please could you clarify what vaccinations are needed and when the vaccinations need to be done by eg: 1 / 2 etc months before travel. I am also finding it confusing understanding what paperwork is needed.
Answer: Hi Annette,
Thank you for your inquiry. Your cats will need the following to travel from the UK to Abu Dhabi:
Vaccinations (done within the last year but more than 30 days prior to departure):
Rabies
FVRCP
FELV
Microchip (done any time; MC# should be noted on the rabies & vaccination certificate)
International Health Certificate (done within 10 days of the flight, issued by your vet) - must be endorsed by the government authorities (in the UK, this is DEFRA).
You'll also need to apply for and obtain in advance an Import Permit in Abu Dhabi.
I hope this helps! If you'd like our assistance or to obtain a quotation for our door to door services, feel free to contact us directly.
Cheers!
Subject: Relocation from UK to Abu Dhabi
Question: I am relocating in July with 3 cats. Please could you clarify what vaccinations are needed and when the vaccinations need to be done by eg: 1 / 2 etc months before travel. I am also finding it confusing understanding what paperwork is needed.
Answer: Hi Annette,
Thank you for your inquiry. Your cats will need the following to travel from the UK to Abu Dhabi:
Vaccinations (done within the last year but more than 30 days prior to departure):
Rabies
FVRCP
FELV
Microchip (done any time; MC# should be noted on the rabies & vaccination certificate)
International Health Certificate (done within 10 days of the flight, issued by your vet) - must be endorsed by the government authorities (in the UK, this is DEFRA).
You'll also need to apply for and obtain in advance an Import Permit in Abu Dhabi.
I hope this helps! If you'd like our assistance or to obtain a quotation for our door to door services, feel free to contact us directly.
Cheers!
Residents who come across a lost pet will now be able to get in touch with its owner directly through the Middle East's first online animal database — Aniworldbase. The web site, which registers the details of micro-chipped animals, was launched by its developers, NMC Veterinary DivisionGovernment officials, veterinarians and animal welfare groups have welcomed the initiative which would also help resolve the situation of abandoned pets in the country. Animal welfare groups, including K9 Friends and Feline Friends, have reported many cases of pets being abandoned by their owners, or simply lost.
The database would help in tracking down the owners of lost or abandoned pets, according to the NMC Veterinary Division Business Unit Manager, Dr Vikram Sharma. "This is common in places like Europe, but it has been missing in the Middle East," he said.
Dr Sharma encouraged pet owners to approach their veterinarian to have a microchip, the size of a grain of rice, implanted in their pets. The municipality or a rescue organisation would then be able to scan the microchip and check its details online.
Dr. Sharma said the municipalities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are supportive of the initiative. He said the web site had the potential to grow and provide many services, possibly social networking capabilities. – Khaleej Times
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Past Blog Entries about the UAE
Pet Import & Local Pet Information for the UAE
Name: Dawn
Subject: Bulldogs in Abu Dhabi
Question: Good afternoon,
I have read through your PetRelocation blog and thought you might be the perfect person to whom I should ask this question.
I have a 4 month old English Bulldog puppy. My husband has just started a new job in Abu Dhabi and thinks they will ask him to move in country.
My question is this: Are there any other bulldogs in the UAE? I know it gets so very hot there in the summer, but of course, she would be inside in the A/C with me. I also know that under no circumstances would I relocate her during those hot months. I was more curious as to how you think she would do, living there?
Thanks so much for your thoughts on this delicate situation. As much as I would love to have her with me, her health is far more important.
Answer: Hello Dawn!
Thanks so much for your question! You're right, keeping your bulldog healthy in Abu Dhabi is something that will take some special considerations. First, due to the potential respiratory problems of all snub nosed breeds, not just bulldogs, we won't even put them on a plane. The health risks just make it too unsafe for us to feel comfortable with. As far as Abu Dhabi, we actually have a specialist who just got back from there (she was visiting family), and according to her, the air quality is pretty poor. The dust is everywhere and for a dog as sensitive as a bulldog, you might run into some problems. Although temperature is important, not being able to breathe properly is actually the biggest risk when considering whether or not to move your dog. Sorry I couldn't offer a solution or more positive answer. If you would like to get a more specific explanation, our specialist, Scotty would be able to give you more information on why bulldogs are at such an increased risk and maybe some helpful information on how you would be able to move her if you decide to go ahead and do so. His email address is %20scotty@petrelocation.com">Scotty [at] petrelocation [dot] com. Again, thanks for your question, and when the health of your dog is in question, a move like this probably is not a very good idea.
Subject: Bulldogs in Abu Dhabi
Question: Good afternoon,
I have read through your PetRelocation blog and thought you might be the perfect person to whom I should ask this question.
I have a 4 month old English Bulldog puppy. My husband has just started a new job in Abu Dhabi and thinks they will ask him to move in country.
My question is this: Are there any other bulldogs in the UAE? I know it gets so very hot there in the summer, but of course, she would be inside in the A/C with me. I also know that under no circumstances would I relocate her during those hot months. I was more curious as to how you think she would do, living there?
Thanks so much for your thoughts on this delicate situation. As much as I would love to have her with me, her health is far more important.
Answer: Hello Dawn!
Thanks so much for your question! You're right, keeping your bulldog healthy in Abu Dhabi is something that will take some special considerations. First, due to the potential respiratory problems of all snub nosed breeds, not just bulldogs, we won't even put them on a plane. The health risks just make it too unsafe for us to feel comfortable with. As far as Abu Dhabi, we actually have a specialist who just got back from there (she was visiting family), and according to her, the air quality is pretty poor. The dust is everywhere and for a dog as sensitive as a bulldog, you might run into some problems. Although temperature is important, not being able to breathe properly is actually the biggest risk when considering whether or not to move your dog. Sorry I couldn't offer a solution or more positive answer. If you would like to get a more specific explanation, our specialist, Scotty would be able to give you more information on why bulldogs are at such an increased risk and maybe some helpful information on how you would be able to move her if you decide to go ahead and do so. His email address is %20scotty@petrelocation.com">Scotty [at] petrelocation [dot] com. Again, thanks for your question, and when the health of your dog is in question, a move like this probably is not a very good idea.
