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The rules for travelling to EU countries with your pet changed on 1st January 2021. If you plan to travel please go to www.gov.uk/guidance/pet-travel-to-and-from-great-britain for the most up to date travel advice, and speak to your vet.

Is your pet microchipped?

Is your pet vaccinated against rabies?

Have you allowed 21 days between primary rabies vaccination and travel*?

*Wait period not applicable for boosters

Have you booked your appointment with an Official Veterinarian for an Animal Health Certificate within 10 days of departure date?

Have you planned your dog's worming treatment whilst away and on return to the UK?

Have you got appropriate tick, sandfly and mosquito control?

Is your pet up to date with its annual vaccinations?

If you are travelling to a Leishmania endemic area have you discussed Leishmania
vaccination for your dog with your vet?

Have you discussed the disease risks in your destination of travel with your vet?

Have you read our top tips for travel?

Download checklist as pdf