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Chief Veterinary Officer shares advice on helping pets stay safe over Christmas
Resources for reducing the risk of infection from handling raw pet foods.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
Find out what to ask your vet to do during a review.
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