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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…
Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
From 7 October 2025, dogs commercially imported from Romania must have a negative Brucella canis test result. Find out how to send samples to Great Britain for testing.
How to challenge a decision to microchip your dog, or to stop you microchipping dogs.
Submit samples from dogs and cats for free identification of exotic worms and worm-like parasites by the APHA.
Apply for a licence to import live animals (not pet dogs, cats and ferrets).
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog 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.
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