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One of the main reasons we chose a motorhome as our form of transport was the fact we could take our dog Charlie (I know, not the most imaginative name!), a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel with us everywhere we went. Since making that decision we’ve had three motorhomes, travelled to over 35 countries on two continents, and Charlie’s been with us throughout. We learned a few things about having a dog in a motorhome, so to try and help others thinking about doing something similar, this blog post aims to sum up what we sussed out.<\/p>\n

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Before Setting Off – The Pet Passport\/Animal Health Certificate<\/h2>\n

If you’re thinking of touring outside the UK, then your pet need either an EU Pet Passport or an Animal Health Certificate (depending on where in the United Kingdom you live). With these you can get back into the UK, after having travelled anywhere in the world, without placing your beloved pooch in quarantine. You’ll need the paperwork in place before you leave the UK, and your local vet will be able to issue them for you. They can take a few weeks to arrange, so best head to the vets sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

There are some additional things to be aware of:<\/p>\n

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  1. Some countries have additional entry requirements. The UK and parts of Scandinavia require a worming treatment to be carried out by a vet prior to each re-entry into the country, for example, and it’s worth chatting with your vet about this so you’re aware of what you need to do.<\/li>\n
  2. Some countries may not allow certain breeds. We’ve never had this problem, but it might be worth looking into it if your breed might be considered (by the authorities) as ‘dangerous’.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The terms of the Pet Passport and Animal Health Certificates change from time to time, and it’s worth staying up to speed by consulting the government’s website about taking your pet abroad<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    What to Take With You<\/h2>\n

    Here’s a list of the things we take with us when we leave the UK (it’s part of our motorhome packing list<\/a> which contains everything we had in our van for a year long tour of Europe):<\/p>\n