From July next year, cats, dogs and ferrets in the EU will need a "pet passport" if they are to travel between Member States. However, those visiting the UK, Ireland and Sweden will need additional documentation to prove that rabies checks have been effective.
Announcing the new passport on November 27, health Commissioner David Byrne said, "This is a significant step for the free movement of people and their pets and a step that was made possible by dramatic advances made in our fight ...
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