We believe transparency and understanding are key the cost of animal health certificates are as follows.
price includes the rabies vaccination and two separate home visit appointments
Additional pets in the same appointment
If you’re considering a Pet Health Certificate and want to understand the process, costs, or aftercare options, please reach out to our experienced team today.
Before providing an Animal Health Certificate or Export Health Certificate your pet dog or cat must be pet microchipped and fully vaccinated with special consideration to Rabies vaccinations. In particular, your pet must be vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before travel. These steps are vital to ensure a smooth journey and to avoid issues at border checks due to missing or incorrect documentation.
The following countries require your pet to have had a tapeworm treatment no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours (5 days) before arrival.
Finland
Malta
Ireland, Northern Ireland
Norway.
It can’t just be any worming tablet, the worming treatment must:
You may need to provide evidence of a tape worm treatment for your pet. This does not apply if you’ve been to Norway, Malta, Northern Ireland, Ireland or Finland.
If you are travelling from any other EU country than those listed above, you will need to take your pet to a veterinary surgeon before returning to GB to receive a tapeworm treatment. This should be no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours (5 days) before arrival. You should obtain evidence of this tablet being given.
Covering multiple regions with rapid response times and expert clinicians who know your area.
Be microchipped (with all details up to date)
Have had a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before or be up to date with rabies boosters (only animals over 12 weeks old can have their rabies booster)
It is recommended to be up to date with routine vaccinations
You will need to pass through a Travellers Point of Entry and present your documentation. This will apply if you move between countries in the EU on your trip.
10 days for entry into the EU or Northern Ireland
4 months for onward travel within the EU
4 months for re-entry to Great Britain
Vets 2 Your Pets perform a home visit pet travel document and certification service. We have vets across the UK and are able to visit your pet at home; administer any required vaccinations, confirm your pets identification and fitness to travel. Our Official Veterinarian will then produce your pets required Animal Health Certificate travel document in the 10 days leading up to your travel date. Give us a call to discuss all your requirements.
Please note that all advice on this page was correct at the time of writing and is intended as a guide for pet owners. It is the responsibility of the pet owner to check the requirements for their intended country of travel.
Need some help? Pet Travel Scheme helpline pettravel@apha.gov.uk Telephone: 0370 241 1710
Mobile veterinary care at home Our mobile service brings expert care directly to your pet in the comfort of their own home, helping to reduce stress often caused by travel or clinic visits. This approach is especially helpful for older or nervous or immobile pets. At Vets 2 Your Pets, we offer convenient, personalised, and compassionate care tailored to your pet’s needs.
When it’s time to say goodbye We’re here to support you and your pet during one of life’s most difficult moments. Our caring team will guide you every step of the way and answer any questions you may have. Choosing home euthanasia allows your pet to remain in a familiar, peaceful environment—ensuring a calm and loving farewell.
If you’re considering pet euthanasia at home and want to understand the process, costs, or aftercare options, or if you’d like to know more about our other services, please reach out to our experienced team today.
If you’re considering pet euthanasia at home and want to understand the process, costs, or aftercare options, or if you’d like to know more about our other services, please reach out to our experienced team today.
