Guidance

Bringing pets into the UK after 1 January 2012

This leaflet describes a summary of rules for bringing pets into the UK after 1 January 2012. 

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 30 June 2011
• Last updated: 11 February 2014 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 4 August 2014

You should read taking your pet abroad for the current guidance.

This publication is now out of date and has been archived.

Documents

Bringing pets into the UK after 1 January 2012

Ref: PB13582

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Details

This leaflet explains the rules for bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret into the UK after 1 January 2012.

Please note that all procedures, including administration of tapeworm treatment, must be carried out by a registered vet and recorded in the pet passport or third country health certificate.

Published 30 June 2011

Last updated 11 February 2014 + show all updates

1. 11 February 2014

   Added link to the current 'Taking your pet abroad' information.

2. 30 June 2011

   First published.