Traveling with pets from the UK to the EU has undergone significant changes since January 2021, following Brexit. This shift has brought about the introduction of the Animal Health Certificate (AHC), a crucial document for pet owners wishing to travel with their furry companions. As the post-Brexit landscape reshapes pet travel regulations, understanding the nuances of the AHC becomes essential for a smooth and compliant journey. This blog aims to demystify the AHC, outlining what it is, its requirements, and the procedures for obtaining one. Whether you're planning a holiday or relocating, th ..read more

If you’re planning to travel with your pet from the UK to the EU, you’ll need an Animal Health Certificate. However, the cost associated with obtaining this certificate is a common query among pet owners. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what an Animal Health Certificate is, the factors influencing the cost of an Animal Health Certificate, and the average price charged by vet practices. What is an Animal Health Certificate? An Animal Health Certificate is an official document issued by an Official Veterinarian that confirms your pet’s rabies vaccination status and verifies they meet the ne ..read more

In this post, we run through exactly what you need to do to return to the UK on an Animal Health Certificate. Animal Health Certificates are valid for 4 months of travel within the EU, or until your pet's rabies vaccination expires, whichever date is earlier. See ,,here for more information on AHC validity. Before you return to the UK, depending on what species of pet you have, you may need to take them to a vet for tapeworm treatment and this needs to be recorded on the Animal Health Certificate. If you're travelling with a cat or ferret, there are no additional requirements to return to th ..read more

Travelling with a dog to Spain can be a fun and enjoyable experience, but it's important to do your research and prepare in advance to ensure a smooth and stress-free journey, especially now the rules have changed following Brexit. In this guide, we'll go over the key steps to travel with dog from the UK to Spain (and back again), including vaccinations, travel documents and other treatments required. This guide is frequently updated by our vets to ensure the advice we give is up to date. If you think that something is incorrect or out of date please do contact us so we can update our guide ..read more

Taking your dog to France from the UK is a little more complex than it was before Brexit, however it's still pretty simple. In this guide we run through the 6 steps to take your dog from the UK to France and back again, including which documents, vaccinations and treatments are required, and when you'll need to get these done. This guide is frequently updated by our vets to ensure our advice is up to date. If you think something is incorrect or out of date, please ,contact us so we can update it. Six Point Checklist for Taking a Dog from the UK to France and Back Again ,Book your dog in for ..read more

Taking a dog to Ireland is trickier than it was before Brexit, with extra paperwork required depending on which part of Ireland you are travelling to. In this guide we run through what you need to do in order to take a dog to the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland as well as travelling between the two, including when an Animal Health Certificate is required, when to get tapeworm treatment administered, and how to return to the UK. Please note, this guide only covers owners travelling with their dog from Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales) to the Republic of Ireland or Northern Irela ..read more

Taking a dog to Germany from the UK is easy, but it's important to plan ahead so you have enough time to get the vaccinations and paperwork required. In this post, we run through all the steps to take your dog to Germany and back to the UK again, including the rabies vaccination, the Animal Health Certificate and the tapeworm treatment requirements. This guide is frequently updated by our vets to ensure our advice is up to date. If you think that something is incorrect or needs updating date please do contact us so we can update our guide. 6 Steps to Travel with your Dog from the UK to German ..read more

Animal Health Certificates were introduced in January 2021, when the UK left the EU, and they replaced GB-issued pet passports. An AHC is a document required to travel to the EU with a dog, cat or ferret, and the key ,requirement for an AHC is that the pet must be vaccinated against rabies. An Animal Health Certificate is valid for travel within the EU for 4 months from the date it is issued, or until the rabies vaccination expires, whatever date is earlier. You can see the date it was issued on the page with the details of the official veterinarian that issued the AHC (normally page 7 or 8 ..read more

The key requirement for an Animal Health Certificate is that your pet must have a valid rabies vaccination, and it must be administered more than 21 days before the AHC appointment with us. In order for us to issue an AHC, we need to see evidence that your pet has had a rabies vaccination, and we need to attach a certified copy of this evidence to the AHC. This proof of rabies document needs to include the following details: The owner details & the pet details including their 15 digit microchip number. The date the rabies vaccination was administered and that the microchip was scanned at ..read more