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Will a positive feline leukemia diagnosis keep my cat from moving with us to England?
She tested positive a few months ago yet remains asymptomatic as is her housemate who has yet to be tested. Will they be allowed to move to england with me even if they both turn out to be positive? Both are asymptomatic at this point and are otherwise in good health. Also when I asked her vet if they have the appropriate forms for them to get their pet passports she didnt know what I was talking about. Does this mean I need a new vet? We all currently live in the U.S
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
Your cat will not be denied entry into the UK because of a positive diagnosis, though they must have a certificate from the vet confirming they are fit and healthy enough to travel.
To bring your cats to the UK on a pet passport you need to microchip and then vaccinate them against rabies. Please note that in Europe we use a different microchip system so your cats need to be fitted with one which meets ISO standards. Twenty one days later they will be allowed to enter the UK provided they travel using an approved airline and route. All animals entering the UK must travel as cargo in the hold and arrive at an airport with an animal reception centre so that their passport details can be checked against the microchip before they are accepted for entry.
DEFRA is the UK government body responsible for the Pet Travel Scheme and their web site has all the information you need. Their staff are very helpful so will be happy to answer any questions you want to e-mail them.
https://www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad
I'd definitely recommend finding a new vet. You need one who is authorised to issue official veterinary certificates or pet passports. Being familiar with how the pet travel scheme works, they'll be able to offer advice.
Source(s): I'm from the UK and have taken several of my cats with me when I've lived in other countries before returning to the UK with them. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any further help. - J CLv 78 years ago
Yes, you need a vet who knows the ropes. Your cats will need to be up to date on their rabies vaccines, and get their health certificates. Find a new vet - and ask if they have issued health certificates for international travel before. Look at the larger animal hospital types. The big issue is rabies - not FeLV. Expect your other cat to test positive as well.
Source(s): many years of cat rescue (and flying cats) - 8 years ago
Get a new vet. If your current vet can't answer your questions you definitely need a new one.
