As of August 15, 2024, the EU has implemented changes to the import requirements and new export certificates for commercial movements (as defined by the EU) of dogs, cats and ferrets to the EU. This includes commercial dogs, cats and ferrets transiting through the EU. All commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets certified on or after August 15, 2024 must meet the new conditions and be certified using the new export certificates found on this page.

• All commercial movements must be dispatched from the establishment of origin, with an associated Registration/Approval number.
• An option was added for animals to be dispatched from an approved animal shelter. There are currently no approved animal shelters in Canada for exporting dogs, cats or ferrets to the EU.
• When Echinococcus multilocularis treatment is required, it must be given between 24-48 hours before the time of dispatch of the dog(s) to the EU.
• Minor changes to wording.

 

The import requirements and export certificates for non-commercial movements (as defined by the EU) of dogs, cats and ferrets to the EU have not changed.

 

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