Travel guides
Pet travel, explained in plain English
The rules for taking a pet between the UK and Europe are strict but entirely manageable once someone explains them properly. These guides cover the paperwork, the crossings and the journeys, without the jargon. Each one is dated and kept up to date.
9 September 2026 · 7 min read
The Animal Health Certificate, explained properly
What an AHC is, what it costs, the 10-day window, and the mistakes that stop pets at the border. The paperwork guide UK owners actually need.
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9 September 2026 · 6 min read
Taking a dog through the Eurotunnel: how it really works
Yes, dogs travel on Le Shuttle, and they stay in the car with you. The rules, the checks, the 35-minute crossing and the return leg, step by step.
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9 September 2026 · 7 min read
Travelling to Spain with a dog from the UK, by road
The paperwork, the route through France, breed rules to check, and why many owners choose the road over the cargo hold for the journey to Spain.
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9 September 2026 · 6 min read
Flying your pet to Europe vs going by road: an honest comparison
Cargo holds, breed restrictions and airline rules against the door-to-door drive. Where flying makes sense, and where the road wins for your pet.
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9 September 2026 · 6 min read
Bringing your pet back to the UK: the return-leg rules
The tapeworm window for dogs, the checks at Calais, which documents still work, and how to avoid the one mistake that can mean quarantine.
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9 September 2026 · 8 min read
Moving to Europe with pets: the complete checklist
Relocating with a dog or cat? The full timeline from eight weeks out to moving day: vet visits, paperwork, the five-day rule and travel-day planning.
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