Have fun together!
You should be aware that Canine leishmania is endemic in Spain and Portugal, so it's a big concern for dogs. More cases are showing up in UK among dogs who went on holiday to those countries with their owners. You should talk to your vet about preventive measures you can take before travel, and also ask your contacts in Spain to help you access prevention right away. Since Leish. is only seen at low levels in the US, your vet may need time to do a little research on it. I'm not sure if a vaccine is available in the US.
https://www.leishvet.org/fact-sheet/prevention/
Sand flies are the vector, and general prevention advice is to keep you pet in after dark, keep screens and nets on windows. You may not have enough time for the vaccine to take effect before you're there, but there are collars that help--I think Seresto collars are the most effective in Mediterranean/European areas. A multi-modal approach is recommended.
Canine leishmania can affect many different organs and tissues, from skin and mucus membranes to blood and internal organs. The canine form of it is considered manageable, but not curable, if caught in time. It is a zoonotic disease, but humans who are infected can be cured.
Happy, safe travels! Europe with pets can be wonderful, just prepare for some different risks than you'll find traveling in North America.
Srečan put!
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April King
Volunteer and Board Member
Kotor Kitties
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-11-2024 05:10 AM
From: David wilson
Subject: Need some help with my pet
After a long discussion with my girlfriend over the weekend, we decided to bring him. Also, he's small enough to come in-cabin. I double-checked all the requirements from https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/by-country/eu/pettravel-spain and decided to get a local from https://gowithguide.com/spain to help us with the "non-commercial" EU health certificate upon arrival in the country. Hopefully, we will be having an excellent time over there. Thanks for all the input.
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David wilson
Graphics Designer
Insta Store
FL
Original Message:
Sent: 03-07-2024 05:39 AM
From: Emily Stewart
Subject: Need some help with my pet
Hi, David! I travel with my 3 cats in my van, but have yet to do anything more. And, when I'm gone a long time, I get a Trusted Housesitter. I signed up for this program this year and LOVE IT. We've had such great experiences. It was totally worth the (low) membership fee of $200. I love that someone is living in my home with my animals. Everyone is vetted with a background check, too. Here's my link (if you use it, I get a kick-back): https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF750468/?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=refer-a-friend&utm_campaign=refer-a-friend
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Emily Stewart
Donor Support Manager, Content Creator
Veterinary Cannabis Society
CA
Original Message:
Sent: 03-05-2024 02:35 AM
From: David wilson
Subject: Need some help with my pet
I know this is kind of off-topic, but I thought you guys could certainly give some advice. My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Spain in April for three weeks. Everything is good so far, except for what to do with our chihuahua. Can we bring him with us somehow, or do we need to think of other plans?
#PetSupportServices*
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David wilson
Graphics Designer
Insta Store
FL
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