Cat Mo needs a second parasite treatment before French Polynesia clearance
The biosecurity requirement for bringing a cat into French Polynesia involves a strict 130-day parasite treatment protocol before departure. In Mo's case, the vet in Panama missed one of the required parasite treatments during that window. As a result, Mo needs an additional parasite treatment before he can be officially cleared. Two vet appointments are scheduled for the same day: the treating vet will come aboard for lunch, and the biosecurity vet will arrive around 1:30 PM. Lauren Landers Sailing notes it is not the end of the world, just an extra step before the paperwork is complete.
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