At one time it was necessary to leave your pet in an expensive quarantine facility when returning from France depriving you of both money and your pet for some time. This was necessary in order to reduce the spread of rabies and other diseases to the UK.
To ensure you do not need to have your pet quarantined for six months on your return from France you must follow the following steps:-
- Your pet must be microchipped and vacanated against rabies at least 21 days before travelling to another EU country
- Dogs and cats have to be blood tested by an approved laboratory - you must have the results of this blood test at least six months before you travel.
- You need to apply for a pet passport and have your pet treated for ticks and tapeworm. The required treatments may be increased at any time. It is best to check with your vet at least six months before you intend to travel with your pet and schedule the treatments just before you intend to travel.
- The ferry you intend to use must be approved to take pets