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Important changes to pet travel
January 2012
We would like to make all our clients aware that Defra has announced that from 1 January 2012, the rules for pets (cats, dogs and ferrets) entering the country under the Pet Travel Scheme will change as the UK aligns its Scheme with the EU-wide pet movement system.
Your pet will still need to be microchipped and have a rabies vaccination. It will no longer be necessary to have a blood sample, and your pet will be able to travel 21 days after vaccination.
The need for tick treatment before returning to the UK is also set to be taken out of the scheme, and the requirement for tapeworm treatment is under review.
This will make travelling with pets to Europe cheaper and easier, but there are some concerns about an increased risk of diseases being introduced to the UK.
