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You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere,…
In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dog. These are…
Some public areas in England and Wales are covered by Public Spaces…
You can report a dangerous or out of control dog to: the dog warden…
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
Check what you need to do before you can travel with your pet dog, cat or…
You’ll need a Northern Ireland pet travel document (PTD) to take your dog,…
If you’re travelling to a non-EU country, you’ll need to get an export…
You must get your pet microchipped before, or at the same time as, their…
You must get your dog, cat or ferret vaccinated against rabies before it…
A vet must treat your dog for tapeworm and record it in either an animal…
You need an animal health certificate for your dog, cat or ferret if…
You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England,…
Contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for more information…
Product Safety Report for Dodowin Walking Toy Dog 686B-16 presenting a serious risk of choking and strangulation.
Check the tariff classification for Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) relating to Disposable absorbent training pads for dogs and Bed liners for incontinence patients.
A temporary export bar has been placed on an 18th century terracotta sculpture of a dog by Anne Damer
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals.
Product recall for LED Nightlight Cute Creative Dog Soft Toy presenting a serious risk of choking
Product Safety Report for Haconba Mini Dog Plush Toy presenting a serious risk of choking.
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