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New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Apply for a licence to import live animals (not pet dogs, cats and ferrets).
This manual helps practitioners in local authorities and the police in England and Wales in dealing with dog-related incidents.
What to do if you’re bringing your pet or pets to Great Britain: quarantine rules, documents you need, types of animal you can bring.
What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.
Product defect recall alert for Beaphar Dog Flea Shampoo Vm 16516/4026 Sinclair Animal and Household Care Ltd.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
Product recall for A Bag Of Rabbit, Dog, Hamster, Cat and Avocado Pudding Dolls sold via AliExpress presenting a serious chemical risk and a risk of choking.
It is now illegal to own an XL Bully dog unless it is registered and complies with strict rules including being neutered and muzzled in public
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export pets to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
Product defect recall alert for Beaphar Dog Flea Shampoo Vm 16516/4026, Pets with Wilko Insecticidal Dog shampoo and Vm 16516/4010.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Form to complete when travelling with more than 5 pet animals under the Pet Travel Scheme to attend a competition, show or similar event.
It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
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