NIGERIA

 

Age of Animal

 

To travel to Nigeria, your pet must be at least 7 months or older. They need their own Rabies vaccination, which can be given at 12 weeks, and a Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test report.

 

Microchip

Your pet must be microchipped. The microchip should be implanted either before or at the same time as the Rabies vaccination.

 

Rabies Vaccination

Your pet’s Rabies vaccination must be at least 31 days old but no more than one year old. A yearly booster vaccination is required.

 

Annual Vaccinations

Annual vaccinations for dogs and cats are required. The vaccinations must be older than 30 days but not older than one year upon arrival.

 

For Dogs: Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough).

 

For Cats: Feline Panleukopenia (Infectious Enteritis/Feline Distemper), Feline Rhinotracheitis, and Feline Calicivirus.

 

Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT)

The blood sample must be taken at least 30 to 31 days after the rabies vaccination. The Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test should show a positive result of at least 0.5 IU/ml. The blood test needs to be older than 3 months but not older than 24 months before shipment.

 

Import Permit

An Import Permit is required for pets travelling to Nigeria.

 

Health Certificate

Your pet must have an Official Health Certificate issued by a private veterinarian, confirming compliance with the above requirements, and countersigned by the State Vet. This must be done within 48 hours of departure.