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Veterinary care in the UK
Facts about veterinary care and the rules for dog and cat owners in the UK: regulators, emergency care, the law, travel, costs and insurance. Every article lists its sources from government bodies, regulators and charities.
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TravelTravelling abroad with your dog, cat or ferret after Brexit: the rules in 2026Pet travel from Great Britain to the EU in 2026: microchip, rabies vaccine, animal health certificate, tapeworm treatment and pet passports.
Law and rulesDangerous dogs law in the UK: what every owner needs to know, including the XL Bully rulesThe UK law on dangerous dogs for every owner: dogs out of control, penalties, the five banned types, XL Bully exemption rules and the 2026 changes.
Law and rulesMicrochipping dogs and cats in the UK: what the law requiresThe UK law on microchipping dogs and cats: deadlines, approved databases, keeping details up to date, fines, collars and tags, and what to check.
Emergency careOut-of-hours emergency vets in the UK: how night and weekend care worksWho provides emergency vet care at night and at weekends in the UK, what the RCVS requires, what owners must do, how to prepare and what emergency care costs.
Vet servicesHow to find and choose a vet in the UK: the RCVS, practice standards and your rightsHow vets are regulated in the UK, how to find and compare practices, what the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme means and what to do if something goes wrong.We write about your pet's health in more articles. Practical tools for owners are under Tools.