CANINE CHECK LIST FOR EXPORTS FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO NEW ZEALAND
Step
1 Microchip At least 6 months prior to shipment and before or at same time as most recent vaccination
2 Rabies Vaccination (Dogs must be over 3 months of age at time of first vaccination) In case of 1st vacc. not less than 6 months, but not more than 1 year. In case of booster within 1 year.
3 Distemper, Hepatitis, & Parvo vaccination. Recommended but not compulsory.
4 1st Rabies anti-body titre test must have at least 0.5 IU/ml of antibody in serum.
At least 6 months prior to shipment.
5 2nd Rabies anti-body titre test (as above) Within 30 days of shipment.
6 Blood test for Canine Heartworm (1-2 mls of blood tested by both microfilariae and antigen tests) Within 30 days of shipment.
7 Blood test for Brucella Canis and B. abortus with a -ve result in each case (-ve is less than 50% agglutination at a serum dilution of 1:100) Within 30 days of shipment.
8 Blood test for Leptospirosis. If +ve then repeat test after 14 days or treat with 14 days of Doxycycline or 5 days of Dihydrostreptomycin. (-ve is less than 50% agglutination at a serum dilution of 1:100) Within 30 days of shipment.
9 Blood test for Ehrlichosis Canis. If +ve treat with 14 days of Doxycycline.
Within 30 days of shipment.
10 Indirect fluorescent antibody test for Babesia Gibsoni using antigens appropriate for the strain with a negative result (cut-off is 1:40) Within 10 days of shipment
11 Obtain thin blood smear made from a drop of blood obtained from the ear margin in order to examine for Babesia Gibsoni with a negative result. Within 10 days of shipment
12 Faecal test for Hookworm using sensitive flotation procedure. (able to detect 50 eggs per gram) Two tests within 30 days of shipment and at least 14 days apart.
13 Treat with broad spectrum anthelmintic(s) effective against nematodes, cestodes & trematodes, at the manufacturers recommended dose rate(s) Two tests within 21 days and within 4 days of shipment
14 Treat dog for canine Babesiosis using imidocarb diproprionate at a dose of 6.6mg/kg by subcutaneous injection. Two tests, 1st being within 30 days and the 2nd within 14 days of shipment
* It is recommended that at least a 48 hour period be allowed to elapse between treatment of imidocarb diproprionate and application of an external parasiticide.
15 Treat for Heartworm – see health standards (point 7.2.1. / 7.2.2. / 7.2.3. / 7.2.4.) Within 4 days of shipment.
16 Treat with ectoparasiticide dip, spray or tropical preparation capable of killing ticks, fleas and lice Within 4 days of shipment
17 Health certificate Within 4 days of shipment
18 Treat orally with Ivermectin (6 ug/kg) Within 4 days of shipment.
Note: The dog must have been resident in SOUTH AFRICA for six months prior to export and must be aged 9 months or over at the time of shipment. All laboratory tests must be conducted at a Government laboratory or a laboratory approved by the Government Veterinary service of this country being Onderstepoort.
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NEW ZEALAND NOTES:
(Issued by Global Paws – Tel: +27 11 662 1777)
120 days quarantine in New Zealand upon arrival
There are two ways of taking pets into New Zealand.
There are five quarantine stations in NZ; they are 3 in Auckland and 1 in Christchurch and the last in Levin. They are as follows:
• Pussy Cat Lodge – Auckland (Cats only)
• Qualified Pet Services – Auckland (Dogs & Cats)
• Pethaven – Auckland (Dogs & Cats)
• Canterbury Quarantine Services – Christchurch (Dogs & Cats)
• Shado-Lans – Levin (Dogs & Cats)
The options are as follows:
• Quarantine kennel in Great Britain for seven months.
• If the owner has plenty of time (at least 9 - 10 months) and they are prepared to do all the tests themselves, then the pets may remain at home and then fly into NZ and go into quarantine for 4 months. With this last option the owner must book the quarantine space at Pussy Cat Lodge in Auckland, Qualified Pet Services (QPS) in Auckland or Canterbury Quarantine Services in Christchurch, Shado-Lans in Levin or Petshaven in Auckland, about 10 months before the intended departure date. You have to then liaise with your vet to do all the blood tests required for entry to NZ, this is a lot of running around for the owner, but if they are prepared to do this it is the shortest quarantine period.
You could also book the space with QPS, Canterbury Quarantine Services, Pussy Cat Lodge, Shado-Lans or Petshaven (as above) and start the initial testing at home. If required, Global Paws could do the last month of the final series of blood tests. We will provide a separate quote for this. They then go into NZ for a further 4 months of quarantine at QPS, Canterbury Quarantine Services, Pussy Cat Lodge, Shado-Lans or Petshaven.
Requirements and Restrictions:
• A few breeds or types are prohibited for importation into New Zealand, they are as follows:
- Dogo Argentina
- Fila Brazileiro
- Japanese Tosa
- Pit Bull Terrier or American Pit Bull Terrier
• The animal(s) must have been resident in South Africa for 6 months prior to export, and the animals must not have been resident in official quarantine premises in the 60 days immediately prior to export.
• Animal(s) must not be more than 42 days pregnant at the date of shipment.
• Animals must be more than 9 months old at departure
What should be done first?
Attached is the required Health Standard For The Importation Of Dogs And Cats Into New Zealand From South Africa.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any further queries.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(Issued by Global Paws - +27 11 662 1777)
Q: Where will my pet(s) travel in the aircraft?
A: Your pet(s) will travel in the livestock hold, which is pressurized, heated and situated below the passenger cabin.
Q: ¬Will my pet(s) be stressed from the flight?
A: More than a million pets fly safely worldwide every year and are well cared for. It is the captain’s responsibility to know whether or not animals are on board and those certain procedures are adhered to. All animals are checked and watered on stopovers. We, at Global Paws have flown pets all over the world, and have collected many pets arriving in South Africa from various countries around the world on a daily basis, and can say that it has been our observation that pets have all been quite happy and pleased to see a friendly face and their owners again and have suffered no undue stress due to the journey.
Q: What sort of container will my pet be transported in?
A: We use two types of travel boxes, wooden or plastic. Both are airline approved, with lots of ventilation and a water bowl is attached to the wire mesh front. We make sure that the size of the box is adequate for the pet to stand up, lie down and turn around in.
Q: Can I put my pet’s own bedding into the travel box?
A: Yes, providing it is flat lying and does not block the ventilation holes. In fact we encourage owners to provide a blanket or even an article of their clothing to put into the box, as the animal feels more secure with something that smells familiar.
Q: How will my pet(s) cope with the quarantine? (U.K., Australia and New Zealand)
A: Animals do not have a perception of time, and do not know the difference between six days, six weeks or six months. The quarantine period is often worse for the owner than the pet, as the owner has feelings of guilt over leaving the pet in kennels for long periods.
Q: Will my pet(s) be given food and water prior to traveling?
A: It is not advisable to feed immediately prior to travel to avoid soiling their travel box. All boxes are fitted with water containers, which are filled at the time of dropping of at the airport and refilled during transits. International airports are well equipped to handle all types of animals and may transfer them to specialized animal holding units on long stopovers.
Q: Will my pet(s) have enough space in their travel box?
A: Yes. We ensure that your pet(s) will be able to stand, lie and turn around. Any extra space would be very costly and not recommended by the airlines due to injury from possible turbulence.
Q: Should my pet(s) be tranquilized before they travel?
A: The Ministry Of Agriculture and veterinary surgeons strongly discourage tranquilizing animals in the pressurized conditions of an aircraft. Adverse drug reactions and breathing difficulties may occur due to the change in air pressure. Airlines may refuse to carry sedated pets, as they cannot detect their state of health. After the initial loading into their travel box, pets soon settle down to their journey and fall asleep.
Q: Are there any circumstances when animals cannot fly?
A: Yes. Restrictions are sometimes imposed for the welfare of your pet(s) when seasonal temperatures reach a minimum and maximum
