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Bringing Pets To Israel<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Israel is a small country located in the Middle East. Although its area is relatively small, it has a high concentration of historical, archeological and cultural sites. Israelis are very fond of pets, especially dogs and cats, and therefore, it isn’t surprising that bringing pets to Israel<\/strong> is a popular topic.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to bring dogs and\/or cats to Israel, pet owners should comply with the import procedures set by the Ministry of Agriculture. The process isn’t simple, especially for those that are doing it for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following article will help you understand what’s required to import a pet into Israel<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet Microchip<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Dog<\/p>\n

If you would like to bring your dog or cat to Israel, the first step of the process is to implant them with a microchip. The microchip should be subcutaneous (applied under the skin) and it should comply with the ISO standards (#11784 and #11785).<\/span><\/p>\n

If the microchip doesn\u2019t<\/span> meet these standards, the importer\/owner must bring his\/her your own microchip reader.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vaccinations Needed To Bring A Pet To Israel<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Pet<\/p>\n

All dogs and cats require a veterinary confirmation (such as: a vaccination booklet or vaccination certificate) that they have been vaccinated against rabies.<\/span><\/p>\n

If this is your pet\u2019s first rabies vaccination, the vaccination will be valid for one year only.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if your dog\/cat has been vaccinated at least<\/span> twice against rabies, the latest vaccination will be valid for up to two years (or one year, according to the manufacturer).<\/span><\/p>\n

Exception<\/u>: A rabies vaccination isn’t required if the dog\/cat was born in a rabies-free country (Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Cyprus, Singapore, Japan, the United Kingdom or Ireland) and remained there continuously until its flight to Israel. If your pet wasn’t born in a rabies-free country, but stayed (continuously) in one of these countries for more than a year, your pet won’t need a rabies vaccine to enter Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Israeli authorities don\u2019t require additional vaccinations for importing pets into Israel. Even though other vaccines aren\u2019t required, we highly recommend you vaccinate your dog\/cat with the routine annual vaccinations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rabies Antibody Titer Test<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Blood<\/p>\n

A blood sample should be taken from all dogs and cats at least<\/u>\u00a030 days after the rabies vaccination was given.<\/span><\/p>\n

The result should state that the rabies neutralizing antibody titer was equal to or greater than 0.5 IU\/ml.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no waiting period<\/span> after the titer test<\/a><\/span> results are given.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to note that:<\/span><\/p>\n