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<p>The Government is committed to preserving the UK’s high standards of biosecurity
and animal welfare. The EU Pet Travel Scheme requires all pets travelling to Great
Britain on approved routes to be declared. 100% of these are then subject to documentary
and identity checks. Documentary checks for cats include a passport, signed by an
Official Veterinarian in the country of origin, certifying that the cat has been vaccinated
against rabies.</p><p>Since 2012, when the UK harmonised with the EU Pet Travel Scheme,
we have no longer required tick or tapeworm treatment for cats or kittens. Risk assessments
have been undertaken, both before harmonisation and since, which supported the removal
of these requirements. As such, we have no plans to change the import requirements
for pet cats. However, we continue to monitor the disease situation and will undertake
a further formal risk assessment if evidence indicates that one is warranted.</p>
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