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Guidance for dog owners on keeping young children safe in the home and meeting the child safety condition for banned breed dog types.
From 1 November 2026, owners of banned breed dogs must ensure that any…
Check the transport companies and routes you can use to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret to England, Scotland or Wales.
We update these lists when we are told of changes. You should check with…
Guidance for local authority inspectors on licensing activities involving animals.
Local authorities can grant animal activity licences to an individual…
This guidance is for local authority inspectors in England. You should…
What veterinary businesses and veterinary professionals need to know now that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the final report of its vet services market investigation.
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.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain.
How to register and apply for approval as an animal feed business that makes, markets or uses animal feed.
Information to help answer your query and how to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
What local authorities are required to do when dealing with stray or abandoned dogs.
Access APHA reports, videos, publications and data on livestock, wildlife and small animals in England and Wales.
Before you buy a pet cat or dog, make checks to avoid the illegal trade in pet animals, and know how to report concerns.
Complete a declaration to give someone permission to travel to the EU with your pet.
When your pet must go in quarantine, how to book a pet carrier and quarantine premises, and how to get your pet released from quarantine.
A guide to help large Veterinary Businesses that provide care to household pets comply with the CMA's Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026.
The FSA is responsible for animal feed legislation which covers the manufacture of feed for non-food producing animals including pet food and pet treats.
This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.
A guide to help small veterinary businesses that provide care to household pets comply with the CMA's Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026.
Fees for testing animals for disease for export purposes, importing captive birds and Animal Breeding Control (ABC).
Registers of authorised manufacturers, wholesale dealer sites and retailers.
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