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Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
The CMA has today confirmed its decision to launch a market investigation into the veterinary sector and published tips to help pet owners struggling with vet costs now.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
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.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
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.
The CMA has consulted on a proposal to make a market investigation reference into the supply of veterinary services for household pets in the United Kingdom. Having considered responses to the consultation, the CMA has decided to refer the supply...
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.
What you need to do as a veterinarian after the transition period.
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.
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
The CMA has today published its main concerns following an initial review into the veterinary sector.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
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