What is required in order to be able to travel with your dog within the EU?

Since November 2016 the following has been required in order to travel with your dog within the EU: 

- A dog EU passport which can only be issued by an Official Veterinarian.

- The dog needs to be microchipped for identification purposes.

- Rabies vaccination. Vaccination against Leptospirosis as well as the use of tick and fly/mosquito prevention is also recommended.

- Worming treatment against tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) is required when travelling to to the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland and Norway.

- For the most current information please refer to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs