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New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
Change to the information provided on adverse events in the SPC for Apoquel Film-coated Tablets for Dogs and Apoquel Chewable Tablets for Dogs.
It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
The government's summary of proposed EU legislation providing for improved animal welfare standards for dogs and cats and improving their traceability.
A list of approved National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme – Private Security Industry (NCTAS-P) explosives detection dog (EDD) teams.
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal.
Preliminary outbreak assessment for rabies in an illegally imported dog in France.
This manual helps practitioners in local authorities and the police in England and Wales in dealing with dog-related incidents.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
Information on vaccination schedules and licensed vaccines for dogs.
Apply online to export dogs and cats to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA.
How to challenge a decision to microchip your dog, or to stop you microchipping dogs.
UK Chief Vet urges owners to take all necessary steps to ensure they are complying with the law
Preliminary outbreak assessment for rabies in a dog in the Île-de-France region, France.
Collection of guidance for exporting and moving live animals and animal products.
Collection of guidance for importing live animals and animal products.
Forms to apply for a licence to operate as a quarantine premises for dogs and cats.
Extension to the neutering deadline for XL Bully dogs that were less than 7 months old on the 31 January 2024
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