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<p>All dogs imported from other European Union Member States are required to have
a valid rabies vaccination and a pet passport which gives details of both the vaccine
and the veterinarian who administered it. Prior to embarkation, dogs are examined
by an Official Veterinarian in the country concerned who must certify that the animal
is fit to travel. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) also carry out checks
on imported dogs and puppies, including those that have been imported for sale. As
part of these checks, APHA must ensure that the dogs and puppies have had the appropriate
rabies vaccination. Dogs and cats imported from third countries go through a similar
process but the health preparation requirements and certification documents may differ
according to the disease status in the country concerned.</p><p> </p><p>It is important
that those buying a puppy know where it comes from and where it was born. The Government
has published guidance for buyers on the GOV.UK website. This includes a recommendation
that those buying a puppy should ask to see it with its mother and the rest of the
litter. If anyone suspects that a seller of an imported dog or puppy is claiming that
it was bred in the United Kingdom then they should contact trading standards in their
local authority.</p>
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