Yes, this country is not free of rabies
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1 Reviews on “Türkiye”
Rescued my dog as a puppy off the streets in Turkey and lived together there for 10 years, before relocating into Europe.
Living in a large city (Izmir) with a dog is quite comfortable. I lived in a pet friendly area with plenty of (small) dog parks, green areas, lots of vets and pet shops, and few stray dogs. Other areas do have large packs of street dogs and fewer dedicated dog play areas. Smaller towns may be even less ideal for pets.
Beaches generally not dog friendly, limited options for pet friendly accommodation.
Dogs are generally not welcome in cafes and restaurants, unless specified in outdoor seating areas. They are allowed only on the ferry, either crated for small dogs or muzzled for large dogs. No other public transport allows dogs on board.
Many locals are fearful of dogs and do not not appreciate dogs off the leash in public areas.
All pets need to be microchipped and registered with an official passport. Regular (yearly) vaccines are generally DHPPi, Rabies, Coronavirus-Parvovirus, and Lepto. Lyme vaccine also offered. However, for import and export, only rabies and tapeworm vaccines are required.
Leaving the country for a Turkish registered dog requires a rabies titer test (approx. 2500TL), plus a 3 month wait before travel. 24-48 hours before travel, tapeworm treatment and then certification from the Agriculture Minister ‘tarım ilçe müdürlüğü’ (1080TL).
Turkey is considered a ‘high risk’ country for rabies.
Thanks for sharing that information! The restrictions on public transportation are one thing that make it a big challenge for people who are visiting with their dogs in particular.