Entry requirements for dogs in italy

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In general, thanks to its many opportunities for exercise in the open air nature ideal conditions for vacations with the dog. But if you want everything to run smoothly on vacation, you should find out in advance about the entry requirements for dogs in italy as well as the general acceptance of dogs inform. in general, there is a strong north-south divide in this area.

In the south, dogs are not welcome in vacation apartments, hotels and restaurants during the main season. But this does not have to be a disadvantage, because it gets especially hot there in the summer and your four-legged friend would only suffer there unnecessarily. For a summer vacation, the cooler areas in the north of the country are a good choice.

General provisions for entry with dogs

For the entry with dogs to italy the uniformly formulated regulations of the EU apply:

  • You must have a valid EU pet passport carry.
  • Your dog must be accompanied by a microchip be marked (or with a tattoo that was issued before the 3. July 2011 was made and is clearly readable).
  • Your dog must be registered at the time of first vaccination against rabies be at least 12 weeks old and the vaccination administered by an authorized veterinarian. The validity period of the vaccination lasts until the end of the vaccination protection period indicated by the manufacturer (in regal 1 year). this also applies in the case of repeated vaccinations. A repeat vaccination is considered a first vaccination if it is not given within the period of validity. In addition, the dog must already be clearly identified by a microchip at the time of the first vaccination.
  • In case of a first vaccination, your entry to italy may only be earliest 21 days be given after completion of the vaccination protocol recommended by the manufacturer for the first vaccination.

With the dog on the beach

Most public beaches, especially in the tourist strongholds, are closed to dogs in italy taboo. If you do not want to give up swimming, it is best to go to an unmanaged beach, or find a beach that is special "dog beach" on. Sometimes you can also be lucky, if you simply ask on site, whether a well-behaved dog may possibly be allowed on the beach. Do not leave your dog in the car under any circumstances. There he would inevitably be in danger of his life due to the high temperatures that would develop.

Transport of the dog

With many airlines larger dogs can also take you on your flight to vacation accompany. Larger dogs are kept in animal containers transported in an air-conditioned section of the cargo hold. The animal must accompany previously registered and paid are. Unfortunately, when loading and unloading the animal boxes are sometimes treated like suitcases, and no special consideration is given to the creatures.

Small dogs up to 8 kg can be transported in the cabin, if you notify and pay in advance accordingly. For this you need an appropriate transport box, which must correspond to the specifications of the respective airline. Your four-legged friend will then fly under the seat of your front passenger with. During the flight it is not allowed to take it out of the transport box and otherwise it should behave quietly and not disturb other passengers.

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