What do you vaccinate against?
We vaccinate all dogs prior to travel to ensure they are protected from the following diseases
All of our dogs are Vaccinated against the following before travel
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Rabies & Lepto (& rabies booster) – Usually vaccinated together with the code ‘RL’ Lepto noted in the dog passport and health book. All Dogs need to wait for a 21-day legal period after the rabies vaccination before travelling to the UK.
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DHPPI (& booster) – This covers: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Para-influenza virus
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Canine Distemper
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Hepatitis
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Parvovirus
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Leptospirosis
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Meadow of Hope also test for the following:
- Leishmaniasis
-Babesiosis
-4dx ( Heartworm and 5 tick borne diseases
-Brucellosis
All test results and vaccination records will be noted in your dogs passport that they travel to the uk with.
When you register your dog with your vet, please take these documents with you so they can keep a record of the vaccinations your dog has had and when they are next due.
Legally, dogs only require the rabies vaccination and worming treatment in order to enter the UK. There are no tests legally required.
Meadow of Hope dog rescue pride ourselves on going over and above on these requirements to ensure your animal arrives, and stays, fit and healthy. All extra testing we do is to ensure that your animal is at its healthiest so that they can live a long and happy lives with their new family.

