Travel Advice
The Hoxton Vet offers expert travel advice and can provide all the necessary documents for both European and international travel.
From vaccination records to official health certificates, we’ll guide you through the process to ensure your pet travels safely and compliantly.
Plan Ahead for Stress-Free Pet Travel.
Travelling with your pet requires careful planning, often well in advance of your departure date. Different countries have different rules, and some require specific vaccines, microchipping, parasite treatments, or government-endorsed health certificates within tight timeframes.
At The Hoxton Vet, we help you navigate these requirements so nothing gets missed. We recommend getting in touch as early as possible—ideally several weeks before travel—to ensure your pet is fully prepared and compliant with all destination regulations.
What do I need to travel with my pet?
If you're travelling to Europe with your pet, you'll need a Rabies Vaccine at least 3 weeks before travel, and an Animal Health Certificate issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of travel.
It's important to plan ahead, as your pet must be microchipped and up to date with their rabies vaccination before the certificate can be issued.
Read our pet travel guide.
Dr Maureen Murphy shares her handy checklists about what to consider before you travel abroad with your pet. Navigate the new rules with ease whilst keeping your pets safe from diseases they might encounter abroad.
The article features pet travel requirements for dogs and cats when visiting the EU from the UK, along with vital health precautions to be aware of…
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