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

Vet at FirstVet answers:

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

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Last updated: 2019-04-04

Category: Dog