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Microchip before rabies: the rule that catches people out
Why the order matters, what happens when it's wrong, and how to fix it.
Before you travel
Microchip before rabies: the rule that catches people out
Why the order matters, what happens when it's wrong, and how to fix it.
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AHC validity, explained
Ten days to enter the EU, six months for onward travel and return. The dates that decide whether your trip flies.
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The 21-day rabies wait: first vaccinations only
Boosters before expiry don't restart the clock. Boosters after expiry do. The difference matters.
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Tapeworm: a UK-entry rule, not an EU one
Required for the UK, Ireland, Finland, Malta, and Norway. Not required to enter most other EU countries.
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Why UK residents can't use an EU pet passport
What changed in April 2026, and the AHC routine that replaced it.
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AHC vs EU pet passport: which does your pet need?
Where you live decides the document. The two compared side by side, and the cases that catch people out.
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First AHC vs repeat trips: what you redo, what carries over
Only the AHC is redone each trip. The chip, the rabies cover, and the 21-day wait carry over, unless the clock restarts.
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Banned and restricted breeds, by country
Where your dog won't be allowed in, or where extra paperwork applies.
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Travelling with a cat vs a dog to the EU
Same chip, same certificate. Cats skip the tapeworm treatment and the breed rules, and the journey reads differently.
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Can my pet fly in the cabin? (UK and EU rules)
Possible out of the UK with some carriers. Into Great Britain, pets arrive as cargo whatever their size.
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Ferry vs Eurotunnel vs flying with a pet (UK to EU)
The paperwork is the same on all three. What the choice decides is where your pet spends the crossing.
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IATA carriers and crates: what airlines actually check
Sizing, ventilation, snub-nosed restrictions. The rules that get pets refused at check-in.
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Sedation for pet travel: why most vets say don't
The persistent myth, the IATA position, and what to discuss with your vet instead.
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During travel
Travel day with a pet, UK to EU and back
The Animal Health Certificate and microchip are checked twice on a pet's trip abroad, lightly on the way out and seriously on the way home. What to carry, what happens at each touchpoint, and where the real scrutiny lands.
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Le Shuttle pet check, step by step (FR to UK)
The Calais Pet Reception for the train home: tapeworm timing, chip scan, how early to arrive.
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If your AHC is rejected at the border
Wrong dates, missing stamps, vet signature problems. What recovery looks like, and how to avoid it.
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