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Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
These rules apply to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). There…
The rules for bringing your pet cat, dog or ferret into Great Britain…
Which pet travel documents you need will depend on where you’re travelling…
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 the pet passport…
People with assistance dogs can: travel on more routes than people with…
You can only use certain travel routes and companies to enter Great…
You cannot bring more than 5 pets to Great Britain (England, Wales and…
When you arrive in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland), your pet’s…
Contact the Pet Travel helpline if you need more information about pet…
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.
When travelling with your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad, what you need to…
When travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland, your pet needs: a…
You need an animal health certificate for your dog, cat or ferret if…
A vet must treat your dog for tapeworm and record it in either an animal…
If you’re travelling to a non-EU country, you’ll need to get an export…
You can contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) if you’ve got…
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
If you find a stray dog and cannot contact the owner, you must report it to the council
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
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.
Apply to manufacture Extemporaneous preparations, Autogenous vaccines, authorisations for Equine Stem Cell Centre (ESCCA) or Non-Food Animal Blood Bank (NFABBA).
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
Check if you need a certificate to export animal feed or pet food, and other rules you must follow.
The MGS (MOD Guard Service) plays a vital role supporting MOD security.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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