Please be aware that if these dogs are being imported using a Pet Passport, then they would be being imported illegally, regardless of their microchips and vaccinations. Legally imported dogs should be accompanied by an Intra Trade Animal Health Certificate and be registered with the TRACES system. This not only ensures stringent, traceable health requirements, but ensures that the dogs have been transported properly with "the shortest travel time possible".An estimated 89% of dogs are imported illegally by "rescues". Just under 15% of imported dogs in one study tested positive for Leishmania infantum when in the UK which is a nasty disease transferrable to other dogs and humans. Echinococcus multilocularis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Heptazoonosis and heartworm have all being imported on dogs as have new tick species Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Dermacentor variabilis. Both ticks threaten human health and, in addition to Lyme disease, can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia.
Charlotte Kasner ● 905d