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How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
Information and advice on rabies, the viral infection of the central nervous system which affects mammals and humans.
From 1 August 2024, it will be an offence to keep an XL Bully dog in Scotland unless you have a certificate of exemption.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
Forms to apply for a licence to operate as a quarantine premises for dogs and cats.
Report a dead or injured animal such as a badger, fox or domestic pet found on the road
Information on Brucella canis (B. canis) for the general public, owners of imported dogs, and dog breeders.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Signs that may suggest rabies in bats, what to do if you spot them and measures to prevent exposing yourself to the disease.
Unauthorised product from the USA seized at a Portadown courier company.
New legislation creates specific offences for dog and cat abduction in England and Northern Ireland
How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without a marketing authorisation.
How to apply to run a microchip implantation course
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
If you find a stray dog and cannot contact the owner, you must report it to the council
Information about UK Health Security Agency's tick awareness resources and how to take part in the Tick Surveillance Scheme.
Form to complete when travelling with more than 5 pet animals under the Pet Travel Scheme to attend a competition, show or similar event.
Find out what you must do before you get a pet pig, how to register as a keeper and get a pig walking licence and what you can feed pet pigs.
Fill in these forms to agree with APHA how you check assistance dogs meet travel rules before they enter England, Scotland or Wales.
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