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The CDEI has published a beta version of its PETs adoption guide, which is an interactive tool designed to aid decision-making around the use of PETs in data-driven projects.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Resources for reducing the risk of infection from handling raw pet foods.
Reforms will help reunite thousands of lost or stolen animals every year and deter pet theft
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
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.
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.
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
The documents you need and the border checks your import must pass to import from non-EU countries.
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.
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
Use IPAFFS to notify enforcement authorities about imports to Great Britain.
How to apply for a licence, when you need a licence, fees, licence conditions and records you must keep.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
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
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