Information regarding bringing my pet cat to england from South Korea?

Answer 1

Hi there...The UK requires all incoming pets from non-EU countries to be:
- up to date with vaccinations (vaccination paperwork)
- provide a signed health certificate by a licenced veterinarian 10 days before departure
- tick& tapeworm treatment must be given between 24 & 48 hours before travelling


Please note each airline has its own regulations, so check the individual air carrier's rules before booking a flight for you and your cat. It is ideal if the kittens can ride in the cabin of the airplane with you where they will never leave your care during the course of the trip. However, NOT all airlines allow animals to travel in the cabin and others allow no more than two cats in the cabin per flight on a "first come, first served" basis, so it is important to make these arrangements far in advance of your departure date.

If the air carrier you choose does not allow in-cabin travel, but only cargo, be aware that there are regulations regarding the range of temperatures (too hot or too cold) when a pet may be shipped. If the temperature on the ground in your departing, connecting, or arriving city falls outside these limits, you may run into unexpected delays or cancellations. It is also wise to avoid peak travel times around holidays when air traffic is heaviest.

Most airlines will charge travel fees for each pet based on the animals weight and whether traveling in cabin or cargo as the amounts are different. The fares are quoted for one-way so you will have to purchase another ticket for them on the return flight in advance as well.

Keep in mind that the air carriers do have restrictions for transporting. Some will not allow tranquilizing as well due to the fact if affects cats ability to breath in high altitudes.

Quoted by AVMA vets:
An animal's natural ability to balance and maintain equilibrium is altered under sedation," noted Dr. Patricia Olson, DVM, Ph.D., director of veterinary affairs and studies for the American Humane Association. "When the kennel is moved, a sedated animal may not be able to brace and prevent injury."

Whether flying in the cabin or with cargo, animals are exposed to increased altitude pressures of approximately 8,000 feet. Increased altitude, according to Olson, can create respiratory and cardiovascular problems for dogs and cats who are sedated or tranquilized.

"Brachycephalic (short-faced) dogs and cats are especially affected," noted Olson. "Although thousands of pets are transported uneventfully by air, airline officials believe that when deaths do occur they often result from the use of sedation."

More on traveling to the UK and what is required
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/regulation/eu_regq&a.htm#2
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/factsheet/factsheet.htm
DEFRA contact info:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/contacts.htm

Answer 2

The links above point you in the right direction but your cat will have to go into quarantine for 6 months.
The pets passport won't be accepted from South Korea.


http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/quarantine/qindex.htm

Answer 3

Make sure that the animal has all the shots. Check with British customs

Answer 4

You put it in a small kennel. Thats about it, of course the airline has to know about it and you need to have all the tags etc.

Answer 5

it will have to go into quarantine for 6 months. Contact your own animal health department and contact our DEFRA for more information.

Answer 6

i thought they ate cats no sorry they like small dogs ummm put him in a british flag costume youll probably get free first class

Answer 7

no you can't bring pets on a plane