Rabies titre testing for pets in India, timed for your route
A rabies titre (antibody) test proves your pet’s vaccination has worked. Destinations such as the UK and EU require it, along with a waiting period. We coordinate the blood draw, the approved laboratory and the result, and build the waiting period into your travel plan.
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0.5 IU/mlThe minimum antibody level accepted for the UK and EU.
Do you need one?
Which destinations require a titre test
| Destination | Is a titre test needed from India? | Key timing |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes, for dogs, cats and ferrets. Tested at an EU-approved laboratory, with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml. | Sample at least 30 days after vaccination; travel 3 months after the sample date. |
| European Union | Yes. Tested at an approved laboratory, with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml. | Sample at least 30 days after vaccination; entry 3 months after the sample date. |
| United States (dogs) | For dogs vaccinated outside the US, a valid titre from a CDC-approved laboratory, or else a 28-day quarantine at a CDC-registered animal care facility. | Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 28 days before entry. |
| Other destinations | Some require it, others do not. Rules can differ between dogs and cats. | We confirm for your route. |
Rules change and can depend on your pet’s travel history. Your consultant confirms the current requirement for your exact route before the blood is drawn.
Timeline
From vaccination to travel, step by step
For UK and EU routes, the earliest travel date is set by the blood sample date, which is why we plan this first.
Day 0 or earlier
Microchip
Implanted or verified before the rabies vaccination, so the vaccine is linked to your pet.
Day 0
Rabies vaccination
Given by a veterinarian and recorded with the microchip number.
From day 30
Blood sample
Drawn by a veterinarian at least 30 days after vaccination and prepared for the laboratory.
Following weeks
Laboratory testing
The sample is sent to a laboratory approved by your destination. Allow time for shipping and testing.
Sample date + 3 months
Result and waiting period
With a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, the UK and EU waiting period runs for 3 months from the sample date.
What’s included
How we handle your pet’s titre test
Requirement check
We confirm whether your route needs a titre test and which laboratories it accepts.
Blood draw coordination
Appointment with a veterinarian at the right point after vaccination, with the correct forms.
Sample dispatch
Arranging delivery of the sample to an approved laboratory with the required paperwork.
Result follow-up
Tracking the result and adding the laboratory report to your pet’s travel documents.
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Start your pet’s titre test at the right time
Tell us your destination, your pet’s vaccination date if you know it, and when you hope to travel. We will work out the earliest realistic dates.
- Correct laboratory for your destination
- Waiting period built into your plan
- Available alone or with a full relocation
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TEST DOCUMENTATION
Review your rabies titre paperwork
01
Identity match
The microchip number should match vaccination and travel records.
02
Lab details
Check sample date, report details and accepted testing laboratory.
03
Travel date
Account for any route-specific waiting period before entry.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Ask us on WhatsApp or through the enquiry form, and your consultant will reply.
What is a rabies titre test?
It is a blood test that measures rabies antibodies, showing that the vaccination has produced enough protection. It is often called a rabies antibody test, RNATT or FAVN test, after the testing method many approved laboratories use.
What happens if the result is below 0.5 IU/ml?
Your veterinarian may recommend a booster vaccination followed by a new blood test. For UK and EU travel the waiting period then runs from the new sample date, so it is worth starting early.
How long is the result valid?
For the UK, the result remains valid as long as your pet’s rabies vaccinations are kept up to date without a gap. For dogs entering the US, the CDC accepts a passing titre for life provided vaccination does not lapse and the laboratory remains approved.
Can the test be done in India?
The blood sample is drawn in India by a veterinarian. It must then be tested at a laboratory approved by your destination, and we arrange the paperwork and dispatch.
How long do results take?
It depends on the laboratory and shipping time. Allow a few weeks between the blood draw and receiving the report, and plan the waiting period on top.
Do cats need a titre test too?
For the UK and EU, yes: the requirement applies to cats as well as dogs. The CDC titre rules for the US apply to dogs. We confirm the rules for your pet and route.
Find your earliest possible travel date
The titre test timing sets the pace for UK and EU moves. Tell us your plans and we will work out the dates.