Relocating Pets To Japan
When it comes to relocating your cats or dogs to Japan, we are experts. There is a minimum wait period of 180 days from when the rabies titer test sample is collected.
Don’t worry though because during that time period we can help coordinate everything else required to help your pets get to Japan quick and safe.
What you
Need to Know
About Relocating Your Pet To Japan
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Blood Tests
As mentioned above, when relocating pets to Japan, the most important thing to get started immediately is the bloodwork for the rabies titer test.
Current Required Bloodwork For Dogs
- Rabies Antibody Test
- Leptospirosis
Current Required Bloodwork For Cats
- Rabies Antibody Test
Vaccinations
The only required vaccine prior to departing for Japan for Cats and Dogs is a rabies vaccine. The rabies vaccine must be done at least 180 days prior to departure and after the microchip.
Current Required Vaccinations For Dogs
- At Least 2 Rabies Vaccinations
Recommended Vaccinations For Dogs
- Distemper
- Contagious Hepatitis
- Parvovirus Infectious Disease Trivalent
Current Required Vaccinations For Cats
- At Least 2 Rabies Vaccinations
Recommended Vaccinations For Cats
- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
- Feline Calicivirus
- Feline Panleukopenia Trivalent Vaccine
Microchip & Pet Passport
All Cats and Dogs are required to have a microchip for traveling to Japan. The microchip must also be administered prior to or during the time in which they receive the rabies vaccine.
There is no Pet Passport for Japan.
Paperwork & Permits
Prepared by a USDA-accredited -Veterinarian and endorsed by a local USDA-APHIS office. No permits are required when relocating your pets to Japan. All customs clearing paperwork is cleared at the final destination.
Veterinarian Credentials
Our coordinators have a ton of USDA accredited veterinarians that we trust and have worked with before to ensure your pet gets all of the proper paperwork and treatments required for travel. There are credentials required and you’d be amazed how many times someone’s family vet doesn’t have the proper credentials to ensure your pet has everything they need for travel.
Quarantine and Layovers
If it has not been 180-days since the initial rabies tinter test, your pet will be required to quarantine in Japan for the remaining duration left of those 180-days.
These rules can change.
Regulations are subject to change. Remember to check with your travel coordinator for current requirements.
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