Taking pets to France
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So you have bought that perfect French holiday home and are planning to head down there as much as you can. But what about bringing along the pets?
With the introduction of pet passports in 2000 more than 350,000 people have now decided that their holiday would not be complete without their pampered pooch.
France welcomes furry friends
Travelling with our furry friends is certainly getting easier, but according to insurance firm Saga, there are still some holidaymakers who struggle to get their heads around the system.
Those who are planning to take a break in their new French cottage are therefore being urged to take steps to ensure that taking along your pet is as stress free as possible.
Checks needed for pets to enter France
Things to be taken in to consideration include ensuring your animal has been vaccinated against rabies and that it has been fitted with a microchip, which can be done at the local vet.
Also necessary is that a blood test is carried out so a vet can issue you with a certificate confirming that your pet has had its jabs.
It is also a good idea to get the details of your nearest vet in …
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