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Post by limousinlady on Nov 9, 2021 11:28:33 GMT 1
Hi,
Does your dog have a rabies vaccination if it is unlikely to travel to the UK? Our dog's vaccination has just run out and we are not sure whether we should arrange for her to have it again along with her other vaccinations. She goes to friends or kennels when we go away and does explore the countryside on our walks. We are France based.
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Post by manonthemoon2 on Nov 9, 2021 12:18:49 GMT 1
I would say not necessary if you don't plan to take her to UK. We do have our dogs vaccinated but mainly because we might be unable to find a house sitter here and if we have to take them then they are ready to go
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Post by exile on Nov 9, 2021 12:43:08 GMT 1
Vaccination of dogs is now only a legal requirement for dogs if:
1. They are going to be taken across a national border or are travelling to/from French Guyana
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2. The dog is considered as potentially dangerous and classified under the first or second category.
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Post by limousinlady on Nov 9, 2021 13:24:23 GMT 1
Is she likely to catch rabies in the countryside? I'm not sure how rife it is.
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Post by exile on Nov 9, 2021 14:51:36 GMT 1
It is in theory eradicated.
I say in theory since in NE France up to the German border they were leaving inoculated meat out for foxes and other carnivores. Not sure if that policy continues.
While I was living on the other side of the border we had a case of an infected fox. All the towns within a 50km circle were identified as being in a Rabies area - except that the circle crossed the border with France and nothing was done on the French side.
Located in Haute Vienne I would say the chances of the dog coming into contact with rabies is to all intents and purposes zero - unless some idiot imports an infected animal, which is what happened last time there was a fear of an outbreak in France.
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Post by limousinlady on Nov 9, 2021 16:17:43 GMT 1
It is in theory eradicated. I say in theory since in NE France up to the German border they were leaving inoculated meat out for foxes and other carnivores. Not sure if that policy continues. While I was living on the other side of the border we had a case of an infected fox. All the towns within a 50km circle were identified as being in a Rabies area - except that the circle crossed the border with France and nothing was done on the French side. Located in Haute Vienne I would say the chances of the dog coming into contact with rabies is to all intents and purposes zero - unless some idiot imports an infected animal, which is what happened last time there was a fear of an outbreak in France. Thank you. That is reassuring. |
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Post by ibis on Nov 9, 2021 16:22:46 GMT 1
A simple search states that there are few cases in western Europe but double digits in Eastern Europe. Another simple search states that a bat can migrate about 2000 miles - rare but it can happen. Or a Eastern European driving thru you village/town city and your animal comes in contact in the countryside..
As an animal owner I would think you would want maximum protection for your animal or are you of the old school way and think of your pet as just a piece of furniture?
It is in theory eradicated in Western Europe as responsible citizens inoculate their pets..
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Post by Veem on Nov 9, 2021 17:04:59 GMT 1
A simple search states that there are few cases in western Europe but double digits in Eastern Europe. Another simple search states that a bat can migrate about 2000 miles - rare but it can happen. Or a Eastern European driving thru you village/town city and your animal comes in contact in the countryside.. As an animal owner I would think you would want maximum protection for your animal or are you of the old school way and think of your pet as just a piece of furniture? It is in theory eradicated in Western Europe as responsible citizens inoculate their pets.. So ibis, in your opinion, is the only alternative to 'wanting maximum protection for your animal' (against diseases that they are minimally likely to contract), that they are 'of the old school way and think of your pet as just a piece of furniture'. That seems a very harsh comment. We have always, since coming to France, had our dogs vaccinated against rabies for the sole reason that we couldn never be sure when we might need to return to the UK with them at short notice. But if the risk is so incredibly low, I can believe that there will be many who see those vaccinations as unnecessary risks for their animal. Nothing to do with 'old school ways' or thinking of your animal as a chattel. Most pet owners consider their pets as close members of their family. |
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Post by annabellespapa on Nov 9, 2021 17:16:50 GMT 1
A simple search states that there are few cases in western Europe but double digits in Eastern Europe. Another simple search states that a bat can migrate about 2000 miles - rare but it can happen. Or a Eastern European driving thru you village/town city and your animal comes in contact in the countryside.. As an animal owner I would think you would want maximum protection for your animal or are you of the old school way and think of your pet as just a piece of furniture? It is in theory eradicated in Western Europe as responsible citizens inoculate their pets.. So ibis, in your opinion, is the only alternative to 'wanting maximum protection for your animal' (against diseases that they are minimally likely to contract), that they are 'of the old school way and think of your pet as just a piece of furniture'. That seems a very harsh comment. We have always, since coming to France, had our dogs vaccinated against rabies for the sole reason that we couldn never be sure when we might need to return to the UK with them at short notice. But if the risk is so incredibly low, I can believe that there will be many who see those vaccinations as unnecessary risks for their animal. Nothing to do with 'old school ways' or thinking of your animal as a chattel. Most pet owners consider their pets as close members of their family. +1, if you have a consultation at the vets, in our area of Brittany (22) the cost of the RDV is €35 for return to the UK and to latch on a 3 years Rabies vaccination is €7, so a no brainer really. If I was a resident dog owner and may have to return to the UK at short notice, vaccinations in France are a fraction of the UK so take advantage to be extra sure that your dog is covered. |
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Post by ibis on Nov 9, 2021 17:20:04 GMT 1
A simple search states that there are few cases in western Europe but double digits in Eastern Europe. Another simple search states that a bat can migrate about 2000 miles - rare but it can happen. Or a Eastern European driving thru you village/town city and your animal comes in contact in the countryside.. As an animal owner I would think you would want maximum protection for your animal or are you of the old school way and think of your pet as just a piece of furniture? It is in theory eradicated in Western Europe as responsible citizens inoculate their pets.. So ibis, in your opinion, is the only alternative to 'wanting maximum protection for your animal' (against diseases that they are minimally likely to contract), that they are 'of the old school way and think of your pet as just a piece of furniture'. That seems a very harsh comment. We have always, since coming to France, had our dogs vaccinated against rabies for the sole reason that we couldn never be sure when we might need to return to the UK with them at short notice. But if the risk is so incredibly low, I can believe that there will be many who see those vaccinations as unnecessary risks for their animal. Nothing to do with 'old school ways' or thinking of your animal as a chattel. Most pet owners consider their pets as close members of their family. The same could be said about polio but they still vaccinate newly born children.. So if you had a child today LOL, since the risk is low you would not have it vaccinated? |
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Post by Veem on Nov 9, 2021 17:25:40 GMT 1
My point ibis, was that you were inferring that it was simply a difference between vaccination because you were wanting 'maximum protection for your animal' or thinking of your pet as 'just a piece of furniture'. There's a lot in between those two extremes,
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Post by limousinlady on Nov 9, 2021 19:59:22 GMT 1
A simple search states that there are few cases in western Europe but double digits in Eastern Europe. Another simple search states that a bat can migrate about 2000 miles - rare but it can happen. Or a Eastern European driving thru you village/town city and your animal comes in contact in the countryside..
As an animal owner I would think you would want maximum protection for your animal or are you of the old school way and think of your pet as just a piece of furniture?It is in theory eradicated in Western Europe as responsible citizens inoculate their pets.. Rude and unnecessary comment, but thank you for your input. I see your point regarding widespread innoculation helping to eradicate rabies. |
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