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Rabies titer blood test
A rabies titer blood test must be done not less than 30 days
after the rabies vaccination. The titer test does not need to be
done if the pet is coming from a rabies free country. This
serological test for the animal, carried out on a sample taken
by an approved veterinarian and tested in an OIE-approved
laboratory, must state that the rabies neutralizing antibody
titer was equal to or greater than 0.5 IU/ml. Allow 4 to 6
weeks to get the results back. The titer test needs to be sent to
the U.S. government lab in Kansas (check with your vet).
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THE FIRST FORM
The U.S. Official Health Certificate/Health Form
The official U.S. veterinary health certificate (which you obtain
from your vet) should be issued and signed not more than 10
calendar days prior to arrival. You can find the USDAapproved
health certificate online (APHIS 7001). Schedule a
visit with your veterinarian (with animal for examination) and
he/she will complete the form and sign it. The form will
provide information on your pet’s vaccinations. However,
please note that in a letter (read letter) from USDA-APHIS, the
7001 form is not always required unless stipulated by the
airline. Check with the airline and work with your vet to verify
exactly which type of health certificate is required for
transport of your pet.
THE SECOND FORM
The Israeli-Required Health Certificate
The Israeli “Veterinary Certificate for Domestic Dogs, Cats
and Ferrets Entering Israel” is in the Import Packet for Israel
for Dogs / Cats / Ferrets (page 2 and 3). This must be filled out
by your vet. It is required for entrance into Israel. This form
should be issued and signed not more than 10 calendar days
prior to arrival. Send the Israeli-required health certificate to
the USDA-APHIS government veterinarian for signature and
approval.
Form Endorsement: This health certificate must be submitted
to and signed by a government veterinarian of the country of
origin.