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Health Tests

Pet testing requirements can vary greatly depending on the destination. For example, some countries like the United States may only require minimal testing, while others, such as Jamaica, might necessitate multiple assessments. To ensure full compliance, we offer a structured, step-by-step schedule customised to your pet’s travel itinerary.

Our team works directly with our veterinary partner, Animal Medical Group, to ensure that all tests are completed accurately and within the specified timeframes.

FAVN test Other diseases

FAVN Test

(Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralisation Test)

The FAVN test is a specialised blood test that confirms your pet has enough antibodies after a rabies vaccination. It’s required by countries with strict health regulations, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and some Caribbean nations.

How It Works

We collect a blood sample from your pet and send it to an accredited lab to check rabies antibody levels. Results usually take 2–4 weeks, depending on the lab and destination.

Waiting Periods

Many countries impose a waiting period of 3 to 6 months after sample collection before your pet can enter. Australia and New Zealand enforce this strictly, so planning ahead is essential to avoid delays.

Why It’s Important

The FAVN test helps prevent rabies, a serious disease that can spread from animals to humans. This test is crucial for ensuring that pets entering rabies-free countries do not pose a risk to public health.

Other Diseases

Many countries require pets to undergo additional disease testing beyond vaccinations. We manage all scheduling and compliance through our veterinary partner, Animal Medical Group, ensuring a stress-free journey for your pet.

Leptospirosis – For dogs who are mainly travelling to tropical regions worldwide (Caribbean, South America, Asia).
Brucellosis – For dogs used in breeding. More common in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
Leishmaniasis – For pets travelling to endemic regions in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, South America, and Africa.
Tick-Borne Diseases (Ehrlichia & Babesia) – Present in regions with a high prevalence of ticks, for example, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, South America, and southern Europe.
FeLV (Feline Leukaemia Virus) and FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) for cats. Required for some destinations.