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I have been put off camping abroad because we take our dog with us. Are you able to take dogs camping abroad? I have absolutely no idea.

Thanks

The answer is yes, but the animal must go through several stages before it can go abroad and then return to this country. Firstly you must have the dog chipped then it will get injected against rabies. One month from the date of the injection the vet will take a blood sample and send it away to be checked that the antibodies have taken, if the result is ok the dog will recieve it's passport, BUT, you have to wait six months from the date the blood sample was taken before the dog can re-enter this country. You should start the process around October to give yourself plenty of time. It may seem complicated but your vet will be able to guide you.

                                Jim

Although getting the pet passport is a bit of a long process, the effort is well  worth it. Pets are a wonderful way of 'getting to know' people, and  the majority of sites are extremely dog (sorry pet) friendly.

In France and Belgium especially they are also welcome in most restaurants.

hi no poblem at all taking the dog with you.

we took  our dog for the first time last year and found it no problem at all for the 2 months we were in france. it was that simple we are taking her again this year for a 3 month holiday to spain and france.

only thing is i would not go in late july or august because of the heat

Adrad check the thread  Taking a dog to France

Terry