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Travelling with pets

• EU rules: your pet needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel, and an EU pet passport (or an EU animal health certificate if you come from outside the EU).
• Coming from outside the EU, a rabies antibody blood test may be needed months before the trip, depending on the country.
• You can bring up to 5 pets; more counts as a commercial move with other rules.
• "Category 1" attack dogs (pit bull types without a pedigree) are banned under French law.
• Airlines have their own rules (cabin pets usually under about 8 kg with the bag, snub-nosed breeds often refused in the hold): book your pet's place early.
• Rabies is present: keep your pet away from stray animals and make sure its vaccination is up to date.
• Heat can be dangerous for pets: avoid walks in the middle of the day, and never leave them in a car.
• Check the rules to come back home too: they can be stricter than for leaving.

These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.