Species notes

Dog

Dogs may need microchip, rabies vaccination, documents, approved route checks, and tapeworm treatment for some trips.

Cat

Cats are covered by the pet travel guidance but still need approved route and document checks.

Ferret

Ferrets are included in the main Great Britain pet travel scheme.

Rabbit

Rabbits are outside the standard dog/cat/ferret pet travel flow and need separate official checks.

Household bird

Birds are outside the standard dog/cat/ferret pet travel flow and need separate official checks.

Reptile

Reptiles require separate import and transport checks.

Other pet

Non-dog/cat/ferret pets need species-specific official guidance before travel.

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Destination rules depend on origin, age, vaccination status, species, route, and document timing. Check the official authority before buying transport.

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