{"id":55,"date":"2018-07-09T16:17:43","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T16:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usserviceanimals.org\/new-blog\/bringing-a-dog-to-the-uk"},"modified":"2019-08-23T14:16:05","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T19:16:05","slug":"bringing-a-dog-to-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.usserviceanimalsbeta.org\/blog\/bringing-a-dog-to-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"US Service Animals – Bringing A Dog To The UK | Regulations & Vaccinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A trip to the United Kingdom is a dream vacation for many families. Few other destinations have the same combination of amazing scenery, captivating history, architecture and culture as the UK. With so many beautiful landscapes and flowing pastures, travelers with pets may see the UK as a great place to bring along the family dog.  Many dog owners may wonder if it\u2019s possible to travel to the UK with a dog. Bringing a dog into the UK is allowed as long as several requirements are met. <\/p>\n

Regulations Regarding Bringing A Dog Into The UK <\/h2>\n

Microchip<\/h3>\n

The UK requires that animals have a microchip before entering the country. The microchip must be given by a licensed veterinarian or veterinary nurse. The microchip must be inserted after or at the same time as the animal\u2019s vaccinations. If not, the animal will need to be vaccinated again. A microchip that meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards can be read by chip readers on most airlines, trains, cruise and ferry companies. If the microchip does not meet ISO standards, the dog owner must bring their own microchip reader. If the microchip cannot be read, it\u2019s possible that the dog may be quarantined. In any case, the dog will be required to be re-chipped, re-vaccinated and get a new health certificate before entering the country. It will need to wait the appropriate amount of time before attempting to enter the UK. <\/p>\n

Health Certificate<\/h3>\n

Dogs entering the UK are required to have an official health certificate from a licensed veterinarian. The health certificate must be issued within ten days of the time the animal will enter the country, and can be used for up to four months across the UK from the date the animal enters the country. The health certificate should include information about the dog\u2019s age, health, vaccinations, date and area of the microchip, and any other pertinent information. It should also include information about the dog\u2019s veterinarian. <\/p>\n

Vaccinations<\/h3>\n

All dogs entering the UK must be vaccinated against rabies. The dog must be at least twelve weeks old before it is vaccinated. Dogs must wait twenty-one days after the vaccination before entering the UK. Dogs entering the UK must have all regular booster vaccinations before entering the UK. All vaccinations must be done after the animal is microchipped and must be listed on the health certificate. <\/p>\n

Parasite Treatment<\/h3>\n

Dogs must be treated for tapeworms at least 24 hours and no more than 120 hours before entering the UK. The tapeworm treatment must contain Prazaquantel or an equivalent ingredient that is effective against the Echinococcus Multicocularis tapeworm. The information and date of the treatment must be recorded on the health certificate.<\/p>\n

Passport<\/h3>\n

The dog owner\u2019s passport will need to be presented along with the animal\u2019s documentation when entering the UK. <\/p>\n

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Other Information and Requirements <\/h2>\n