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Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
These rules apply to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). There…
The rules for bringing your pet cat, dog or ferret into Great Britain…
Which pet travel documents you need will depend on where you’re travelling…
You must get your pet microchipped before, or at the same time as, their…
You must get your dog, cat or ferret vaccinated against rabies before it…
A vet must treat your dog for tapeworm and record it in the pet passport…
People with assistance dogs can: travel on more routes than people with…
You can only use certain travel routes and companies to enter Great…
You cannot bring more than 5 pets to Great Britain (England, Wales and…
When you arrive in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland), your pet’s…
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The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
The CMA has consulted on a proposal to make a market investigation reference into the veterinary services market for household pets in the UK.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
The CMA is opening a review of how veterinary services are bought and sold amid concerns that pet owners may not be getting a good deal or receiving the information they need to make good choices.
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
When your pet must go in quarantine, how to book a pet carrier and quarantine premises, and how to get your pet released from quarantine.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
What you need to do as a veterinarian after the transition period.
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare on farms, in transport, at markets and at slaughter.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
The CMA has today published its main concerns following an initial review into the veterinary sector.
What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.
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