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Step 3. Blood Testing
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Arranging
a Blood Test
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After your pet has been vaccinated, it will need a blood test to make sure that the vaccine has given your pet sufficient protection against rabies. The vet will take a sample of your pet's blood and send it to an approved laboratory for testing. Remember to take your pet's vaccination record card with you when the blood sample is taken. |
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When to Blood Test |
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Your vet will advise you on the best time to get your pet blood-tested. Make sure that your vet records the date on which the blood sample was taken. |
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Failed Blood Test |
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If your pet fails the blood test it will have to be revaccinated and blood tested again. No further blood tests are required after the first test which gives a successful result provided the pet is subsequently revaccinated within the intervals specified by the vaccine manufacturer. If there is a break in the specified vaccination programme, a further blood test will be required after revaccination, and a further period of six months must elapse before the pet can re-enter the UK. |