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Calculated Shard: 173 (from laksa138)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa173.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Check your return journey\nThe rules for returning with your pet into Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) depend on what country you’re coming from.\nFind out\nwhat you need to do if you’re bringing your pet to Great Britain\n.\n7. If you’re travelling with more than 5 pets\nYou cannot take more than 5 pets to an\nEU\ncountry unless you’re: \nattending or training for an event\nexporting for commercial purposes\nAttending or training for an event\nYou’ll need written evidence of registration when you travel for an event, including:\ncompetitions\nshows\nsporting events\nAll of your pets must meet all the other requirements for pet travel to that country.","attrs_markdown":"## Cookies on GOV.UK\nWe use some essential cookies to make this website work.\n\nWe’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.\n\nWe also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.\n\nYou have accepted additional cookies. You can [change your cookie settings](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/help\/cookies) at any time.\n\nYou have rejected additional cookies. You can [change your cookie settings](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/help\/cookies) at any time.\n\nAccept additional cookies\n\nReject additional cookies\n\n[View cookies](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/help\/cookies)\n\nHide cookie message\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad#content)\n\n## Navigation menu\n[Menu](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse)\n\nMenu\n\n### Services and information\n- [Benefits](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/benefits)\n- [Births, death, marriages and care](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/births-deaths-marriages)\n- [Business and self-employed](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/business)\n- [Childcare and parenting](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/childcare-parenting)\n- [Citizenship and living in the UK](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/citizenship)\n- [Crime, justice and the law](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/justice)\n- [Disabled people](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/disabilities)\n- [Driving and transport](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/driving)\n- [Education and learning](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/education)\n- [Employing people](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/employing-people)\n- [Environment and countryside](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/environment-countryside)\n- [Housing and local services](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/housing-local-services)\n- [Money and tax](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/tax)\n- [Passports, travel and living abroad](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/abroad)\n- [Visas and immigration](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration)\n- [Working, jobs and pensions](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/working)\n\n### Government activity\n- [Departments](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations)\n  Departments, agencies and public bodies\n- [News](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/search\/news-and-communications)\n  News stories, speeches, letters and notices\n- [Guidance and regulation](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/search\/guidance-and-regulation)\n  Detailed guidance, regulations and rules\n- [Research and statistics](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/search\/research-and-statistics)\n  Reports, analysis and official statistics\n- [Policy papers and consultations](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/search\/policy-papers-and-consultations)\n  Consultations and strategy\n- [Transparency](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/search\/transparency-and-freedom-of-information-releases)\n  Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports\n\nSearch GOV.UK\n\n×\n\n[Search GOV.UK](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/search)\n### Search\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/)\n2. [Passports, travel and living abroad](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/abroad)\n3. [Travel abroad](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/abroad\/travel-abroad)\n\n# Taking your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad\n[Skip contents](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad#guide-contents)\n\n## Contents\n1. Travelling to an EU country\n2. [Travelling to Northern Ireland](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/travelling-to-northern-ireland)\n3. [Travelling to a non-EU country](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/travelling-to-a-noneu-country)\n4. [Microchip](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/microchip)\n5. [Rabies vaccinations and boosters](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/rabies-vaccinations-and-boosters)\n6. [Tapeworm treatment for dogs](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/tapeworm-treatment-for-dogs)\n7. [Getting an animal health certificate](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/getting-an-animal-health-certificate)\n8. [Pet passport](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/pet-passport)\n9. [Help and support](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/help-and-support)\n\n# Travelling to an EU country\nCheck what you need to do before you can travel with your pet dog, cat or ferret to an [EU country](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/eu-eea).\n\nYou’ll also need to check for any additional rules or requirements for the country you’re travelling to.\n\nThese rules also apply to assistance dogs.\n\nThere are different rules if you’re travelling to [Northern Ireland](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/travelling-to-northern-ireland) or a [non-EU country](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/travelling-to-a-noneu-country).\n\nIf you’re exporting dogs, cats, or ferrets for commercial purposes, such as a change of ownership, [check the rules for the country you are exporting to.](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/export-live-animals-special-rules)\n\nInformation about travelling to an EU country is also available in [British Sign Language (BSL)](https:\/\/youtu.be\/nVxtBRgmNpg).\n\n## 1\\. Microchip your pet\nYou must get your [pet microchipped](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/microchip) before, or at the same time as, their rabies vaccination. If you do not, they’ll need to be vaccinated again.\n\n## 2\\. Get your pet vaccinated against rabies\nYour pet must be [vaccinated against rabies](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/rabies-vaccinations-and-boosters) before it can travel. Your vet needs proof that your pet is at least 12 weeks old before vaccinating them.\n\nHow long you must wait before travelling depends on the type of rabies vaccine used. This will be at least 21 full days after the first vaccination (or the last of the first course of vaccinations).\n\nIf your pet has already been vaccinated, check if they need a booster vaccination.\n\nYou do not need to wait to travel after a booster vaccination if there has been no break in the vaccine cover.\n\n## 3\\. Get a pet travel document\nGet an [animal health certificate](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/getting-an-animal-health-certificate) from your vet if you’re going to an EU country.\n\nYour pet’s animal health certificate will be valid after the date of issue for:\n\n- 10 days for entry into the EU\n- 4 months for onward travel within the EU after you enter the EU\n- 4 months for re-entry to Great Britain\n\nYou can also use a [valid pet passport](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/pet-passport) if it is accepted in the country you’re travelling to. You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain to enter the EU.\n\n## 4\\. Check if your dog needs tapeworm treatment\nSome countries require dogs to have a tapeworm treatment. Check if you need to [treat your dog for tapeworm](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/tapeworm-treatment-for-dogs).\n\n## 5\\. Arrive in the country\nYou’ll need to go through a [travellers’ point of entry](https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/food\/animals\/pet-movement\/eu-legislation\/non-commercial-non-eu\/tpe_en) when you arrive in an EU country.\n\nYou may need to show your pet’s animal health certificate or a valid pet passport, containing proof of their:\n\n- microchip\n- rabies vaccination\n- tapeworm treatment (if required)\n## 6\\. Check your return journey\nThe rules for returning with your pet into Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) depend on what country you’re coming from.\n\nFind out [what you need to do if you’re bringing your pet to Great Britain](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/bring-pet-to-great-britain\/listed-and-unlisted-countries).\n\n## 7\\. If you’re travelling with more than 5 pets\nYou cannot take more than 5 pets to an EU country unless you’re:\n\n- attending or training for an event\n- [exporting for commercial purposes](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/export-live-animals-special-rules)\n### Attending or training for an event\nYou’ll need written evidence of registration when you travel for an event, including:\n\n- competitions\n- shows\n- sporting events\n\nAll of your pets must meet all the other requirements for pet travel to that country.\n\n[Next:Travelling to Northern Ireland](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/travelling-to-northern-ireland)\n\n[View a printable version of the whole guide](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/print)\n\n## Related content\n- [Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/bring-pet-to-great-britain)\n- [Get an export health certificate](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/get-an-export-health-certificate)\n\n### Collection\n- [Travel or do business in Europe: Brexit guidance](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/brexit-guidance)\n\n## Explore the topic\n- [Living abroad](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/abroad\/living-abroad)\n- [Travel abroad](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/abroad\/travel-abroad)\n\n## Is this page useful?\n- [Maybe](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/contact\/govuk)\n- Yes this page is useful\n- No this page is not useful\n\nThank you for your feedback\n\nReport a problem with this page\n\n## Help us improve GOV.UK\nTo help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. 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Microchip your pet\nYou must get your [pet microchipped](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/microchip) before, or at the same time as, their rabies vaccination. If you do not, they’ll need to be vaccinated again.\n\n## 2\\. Get your pet vaccinated against rabies\nYour pet must be [vaccinated against rabies](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/rabies-vaccinations-and-boosters) before it can travel. Your vet needs proof that your pet is at least 12 weeks old before vaccinating them.\n\nHow long you must wait before travelling depends on the type of rabies vaccine used. This will be at least 21 full days after the first vaccination (or the last of the first course of vaccinations).\n\nIf your pet has already been vaccinated, check if they need a booster vaccination.\n\nYou do not need to wait to travel after a booster vaccination if there has been no break in the vaccine cover.\n\n## 3\\. Get a pet travel document\nGet an [animal health certificate](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/getting-an-animal-health-certificate) from your vet if you’re going to an EU country.\n\nYour pet’s animal health certificate will be valid after the date of issue for:\n\n- 10 days for entry into the EU\n- 4 months for onward travel within the EU after you enter the EU\n- 4 months for re-entry to Great Britain\n\nYou can also use a [valid pet passport](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/pet-passport) if it is accepted in the country you’re travelling to. You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain to enter the EU.\n\n## 4\\. Check if your dog needs tapeworm treatment\nSome countries require dogs to have a tapeworm treatment. Check if you need to [treat your dog for tapeworm](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/taking-your-pet-abroad\/tapeworm-treatment-for-dogs).\n\n## 5\\. Arrive in the country\nYou’ll need to go through a [travellers’ point of entry](https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/food\/animals\/pet-movement\/eu-legislation\/non-commercial-non-eu\/tpe_en) when you arrive in an EU country.\n\nYou may need to show your pet’s animal health certificate or a valid pet passport, containing proof of their:\n\n- microchip\n- rabies vaccination\n- tapeworm treatment (if required)\n## 6\\. Check your return journey\nThe rules for returning with your pet into Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) depend on what country you’re coming from.\n\nFind out [what you need to do if you’re bringing your pet to Great Britain](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/bring-pet-to-great-britain\/listed-and-unlisted-countries).\n\n## 7\\. If you’re travelling with more than 5 pets\nYou cannot take more than 5 pets to an EU country unless you’re:\n\n- attending or training for an event\n- [exporting for commercial purposes](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/export-live-animals-special-rules)\n### Attending or training for an event\nYou’ll need written evidence of registration when you travel for an event, including:\n\n- competitions\n- shows\n- sporting events\n\nAll of your pets must meet all the other requirements for pet travel to that country.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Check what you need to do before you can travel with your pet dog, cat or ferret to an EU country . You’ll also need to check for any additional rules or requirements for the country you’re travelling to. These rules also apply to assistance dogs. If you’re exporting dogs, cats, or ferrets for commercial purposes, such as a change of ownership, check the rules for the country you are exporting to. 1. Microchip your pet You must get your pet microchipped before, or at the same time as, their rabies vaccination. If you do not, they’ll need to be vaccinated again. 2. Get your pet vaccinated against rabies Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies before it can travel. Your vet needs proof that your pet is at least 12 weeks old before vaccinating them. How long you must wait before travelling depends on the type of rabies vaccine used. This will be at least 21 full days after the first vaccination (or the last of the first course of vaccinations). If your pet has already been vaccinated, check if they need a booster vaccination. You do not need to wait to travel after a booster vaccination if there has been no break in the vaccine cover. 3. Get a pet travel document Get an animal health certificate from your vet if you’re going to an EU country. Your pet’s animal health certificate will be valid after the date of issue for: 10 days for entry into the EU 4 months for onward travel within the EU after you enter the EU 4 months for re-entry to Great Britain You can also use a valid pet passport if it is accepted in the country you’re travelling to. You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain to enter the EU . 4. Check if your dog needs tapeworm treatment Some countries require dogs to have a tapeworm treatment. Check if you need to treat your dog for tapeworm . 5. Arrive in the country You’ll need to go through a travellers’ point of entry when you arrive in an EU country. You may need to show your pet’s animal health certificate or a valid pet passport, containing proof of their: microchip rabies vaccination tapeworm treatment (if required) 6. Check your return journey The rules for returning with your pet into Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) depend on what country you’re coming from. Find out what you need to do if you’re bringing your pet to Great Britain . 7. If you’re travelling with more than 5 pets You cannot take more than 5 pets to an EU country unless you’re: attending or training for an event exporting for commercial purposes Attending or training for an event You’ll need written evidence of registration when you travel for an event, including: competitions shows sporting events All of your pets must meet all the other requirements for pet travel to that country.
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If you’re exporting dogs, cats, or ferrets for commercial purposes, such as a change of ownership, [check the rules for the country you are exporting to.](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-live-animals-special-rules) Information about travelling to an EU country is also available in [British Sign Language (BSL)](https://youtu.be/nVxtBRgmNpg). ## 1\. Microchip your pet You must get your [pet microchipped](https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/microchip) before, or at the same time as, their rabies vaccination. If you do not, they’ll need to be vaccinated again. ## 2\. Get your pet vaccinated against rabies Your pet must be [vaccinated against rabies](https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/rabies-vaccinations-and-boosters) before it can travel. Your vet needs proof that your pet is at least 12 weeks old before vaccinating them. How long you must wait before travelling depends on the type of rabies vaccine used. This will be at least 21 full days after the first vaccination (or the last of the first course of vaccinations). If your pet has already been vaccinated, check if they need a booster vaccination. You do not need to wait to travel after a booster vaccination if there has been no break in the vaccine cover. ## 3\. Get a pet travel document Get an [animal health certificate](https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/getting-an-animal-health-certificate) from your vet if you’re going to an EU country. Your pet’s animal health certificate will be valid after the date of issue for: - 10 days for entry into the EU - 4 months for onward travel within the EU after you enter the EU - 4 months for re-entry to Great Britain You can also use a [valid pet passport](https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/pet-passport) if it is accepted in the country you’re travelling to. You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain to enter the EU. ## 4\. Check if your dog needs tapeworm treatment Some countries require dogs to have a tapeworm treatment. Check if you need to [treat your dog for tapeworm](https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/tapeworm-treatment-for-dogs). ## 5\. Arrive in the country You’ll need to go through a [travellers’ point of entry](https://ec.europa.eu/food/animals/pet-movement/eu-legislation/non-commercial-non-eu/tpe_en) when you arrive in an EU country. You may need to show your pet’s animal health certificate or a valid pet passport, containing proof of their: - microchip - rabies vaccination - tapeworm treatment (if required) ## 6\. Check your return journey The rules for returning with your pet into Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) depend on what country you’re coming from. Find out [what you need to do if you’re bringing your pet to Great Britain](https://www.gov.uk/bring-pet-to-great-britain/listed-and-unlisted-countries). ## 7\. If you’re travelling with more than 5 pets You cannot take more than 5 pets to an EU country unless you’re: - attending or training for an event - [exporting for commercial purposes](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-live-animals-special-rules) ### Attending or training for an event You’ll need written evidence of registration when you travel for an event, including: - competitions - shows - sporting events All of your pets must meet all the other requirements for pet travel to that country. 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Readable Markdown	Check what you need to do before you can travel with your pet dog, cat or ferret to an [EU country](https://www.gov.uk/eu-eea). You’ll also need to check for any additional rules or requirements for the country you’re travelling to. These rules also apply to assistance dogs. If you’re exporting dogs, cats, or ferrets for commercial purposes, such as a change of ownership, [check the rules for the country you are exporting to.](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-live-animals-special-rules) ## 1\. Microchip your pet You must get your [pet microchipped](https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/microchip) before, or at the same time as, their rabies vaccination. If you do not, they’ll need to be vaccinated again. ## 2\. Get your pet vaccinated against rabies Your pet must be [vaccinated against rabies](https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/rabies-vaccinations-and-boosters) before it can travel. Your vet needs proof that your pet is at least 12 weeks old before vaccinating them. How long you must wait before travelling depends on the type of rabies vaccine used. This will be at least 21 full days after the first vaccination (or the last of the first course of vaccinations). If your pet has already been vaccinated, check if they need a booster vaccination. You do not need to wait to travel after a booster vaccination if there has been no break in the vaccine cover. ## 3\. Get a pet travel document Get an [animal health certificate](https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/getting-an-animal-health-certificate) from your vet if you’re going to an EU country. Your pet’s animal health certificate will be valid after the date of issue for: - 10 days for entry into the EU - 4 months for onward travel within the EU after you enter the EU - 4 months for re-entry to Great Britain You can also use a [valid pet passport](https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/pet-passport) if it is accepted in the country you’re travelling to. You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain to enter the EU. ## 4\. Check if your dog needs tapeworm treatment Some countries require dogs to have a tapeworm treatment. Check if you need to [treat your dog for tapeworm](https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/tapeworm-treatment-for-dogs). ## 5\. Arrive in the country You’ll need to go through a [travellers’ point of entry](https://ec.europa.eu/food/animals/pet-movement/eu-legislation/non-commercial-non-eu/tpe_en) when you arrive in an EU country. You may need to show your pet’s animal health certificate or a valid pet passport, containing proof of their: - microchip - rabies vaccination - tapeworm treatment (if required) ## 6\. Check your return journey The rules for returning with your pet into Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) depend on what country you’re coming from. Find out [what you need to do if you’re bringing your pet to Great Britain](https://www.gov.uk/bring-pet-to-great-britain/listed-and-unlisted-countries). ## 7\. If you’re travelling with more than 5 pets You cannot take more than 5 pets to an EU country unless you’re: - attending or training for an event - [exporting for commercial purposes](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-live-animals-special-rules) ### Attending or training for an event You’ll need written evidence of registration when you travel for an event, including: - competitions - shows - sporting events All of your pets must meet all the other requirements for pet travel to that country.
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