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How to get a licence to sell animals as pets, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Seeking views on plans to introduce a ban on the commercial third-party sales of puppies and kittens in England.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Product Safety Report for Plush Golden Retriever Toy Puppy Electronic Interactive Pet Dog presenting a medium risk of injuries as the motion of the dog’s mouth may pinch a child’s fingers.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Wales, and the conditions you must meet.
New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
How to get your dog or cat fitted with a microchip: when to get it done, who can do it, how to update your details, what to do when getting a dog or cat
Seeking evidence on what the effects of introducing a ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens in England would be.
Government seeks public and industry views on plans to safeguard welfare of imported puppies and dogs
We are seeking your views on our proposed changes to the rules around the movement of pets into Great Britain.
It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
Government Chief Vet urges the public to think twice before buying a new pet this Christmas and to thoroughly research sellers
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