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If you are
thinking of making your home in Portugal there is no doubt
that if you are a pet lover you will want to bring your pet
with you to share your new life in the sun.
There are considerations that you will have to take into
account and you must be aware that there is lots of
paperwork to fill in and lots of regulations to meet but
don't let that put you off, it will be worth it in the long
run.
To start with you will need a European Pet Passport for your
pet. (This is necessary for pets which are arriving from EU
countries) To qualify for a Pet passport the animal
concerned must be micro chipped and vaccinated against
rabies.
If the pet is
being brought in from a non European Union country a proof
of rabies vaccination which must have been given within 15
days before the date of arrival in Portugal is required
along with an International certificate of health and also
the details of the micro chipping.
Lastly, no matter which country the pet is arriving from, if
travelling by air a fitness to fly certificate will be
needed which can be supplied by a vet.
Once the pet has arrived in Portugal there are certain
precautions that must be taken on an ongoing basis. If you
have a cat it is highly recommended that you do not allow it
to mix with street cats. In some areas of Portugal there can
be a high incidence of diseases in these cats, one of which
is Aids and as we speak there is no cure for Feline Aids.
It is also recommended that you apply an anti flea and tick
treatment on a monthly basis and also all cats and dogs
should be given an annual booster injection in order to keep
them protected throughout the year.
Also, all domestic pets in Portugal such as cats and dogs
need to be de wormed every 3 to 4 months with a recognised
tablet. This is a straight forward procedure which involves
a course of tablets which are usually crushed and put in the
pets food.
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