Any client who wants to export an animal should contact DEFRA as soon as possible.

DEFRA will advise what the requirements are for entry to the destination country, and send the necessary paperwork to the practice.

Only government-authorised Local Veterinary Inspectors (LVIs) can complete the necessary paperwork.

Vaccination and parasite control are essential and the implantation of a microchip is sensible.

In all cases, a health certificate will need to be issued a certain amount of time before the departure date. This declares that the animal is fit to travel.