Are all travel vaccinations really useful for your dog? - Image: Shutterstock / Dmitry Kalinovsky The entry requirements for four-legged friends vary depending on the country of travel. Of course, the travel vaccinations that you should plan for your vacation with your dog are also based on this. The main vaccination in the EU is rabies vaccination. This vaccination is required upon entry into each of the EU member states. If you are planning a vacation in Spain, Italy, France and Co., you should have your four-legged friend vaccinated against rabies.
Travel vaccinations against rabies: you should pay attention to this
When vaccinated against rabies, it is important that your pet is at least three months old. The first vaccination must have been at least three weeks before the start of the trip. Let your veterinarian confirm the vaccination and you are on the safe side.
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In general, your dog should have all core vaccinations for travel vaccinations, i.e. all who are required in Germany. In addition to rabies protection, this includes vaccinations against parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis and leptospirosis. If you are planning your vacation in an area with a lot of ticks, you should also consider getting a vaccination against Lyme disease.
Tips for planning vaccinations in dogs
In general, you should especially rethink the schedule of travel vaccinations for your dog. Most vaccinations should be scheduled well in advance of the vacation. Because with some active substances, the protection only takes effect after a certain period of time - you may have to be able to prove this when you enter the country.
