Pet Medical Centre

20/04/2026

APHA Briefing Note 14/26

Change to Pet Travel Rules and Animal Health
Certificates

Date issued: 17 April 2026

➡️Purpose

1. To inform Official Veterinarians (OV) who hold Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary) (OCQ(V)) – CA (Companion Animals) or SX (Small Animal Exports) of changes to procedures for Pet Travel rules and Animal Health Certificate templates for pet owners travelling to the European Union (EU) with pet dogs, cats and ferrets.

2. The changes to the Pet Travel rules take effect from Wednesday 22 April 2026.

➡️Background

3. From 22 April 2026, new EU rules will apply to the non‑commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets entering the EU from third countries such as Great Britain (GB). Pet owners are advised to check the entry requirements with the relevant authority in the destination country before travel.

4. An EU pet passport, issued to or held by a pet owner who is resident in GB, will no longer be a valid document for travelling with pets from GB to the EU. This applies to EU pet passports issued in an EU Member State or Northern Ireland, including those issued before 22 April 2026. EU pet passports may only be issued to owners whose main residence is within the European Union.

5. GB residents travelling to the EU with a pet dog, cat or ferret will need to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for travel from 22 April 2026.

6. There are no changes to GB entry requirements.

7. More detailed guidance on the changes coming into effect from 22 April 2026 will be published on GOV.UK.

8. As part of the changes to the EU rules, the AHC templates will also be updated. The new AHCs will be published on Improve as soon as possible after 22 April 2026. Up until the new AHCs are available the EU have agreed a transition period where the old AHCs will be accepted for travel into the EU. OVs should start using the new templates as soon as they are available

9. A further APHA Briefing Note will be issued to inform OVs when the new AHC templates will be published.

Further Information

Any queries relating to this briefing note should be sent to: exports@apha.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 0300 201
Issued: April 2026

GOV.UK - The best place to find government services and information.

15/04/2026

Smiley Sulley 😊♥️

Sulley came and spent the day with us while undergoing his procedure, and I think it's fair to say.... He stole a few hearts 🥰 A cheeky, loving personality giving out an endless amounts of cuddles, he's become quite the popular pooch here at pet medical centre 🐾

Hope to see you soon Sulley 👋

08/04/2026

An act of kindness we had to share ♥️

One of our lovely clients had noticed our Cat tree and donated a gorgeous, handmade, crochet blanket for fellow patients to use when visiting 🐾
We can't thank you enough 😊

02/04/2026

What a delight it was to have Teddy 🧸♥️

Teddy spent the day with us for his neutering procedure ! He was Brave, cuddly and just out right adorable 🥰 we just had to get a picture of him snuggled up with his octopus plushie !

We love having Teddy here at Pet medical centre, we can't wait to see him again soon and hope he makes a speedy recovery 🐾

01/04/2026

We were absolutely delighted to welcome Cassius to Pet Medical Centre! 🐶✨

It was such a joy seeing him, and he truly brightened our day with his visit.

We’re already looking forward to seeing Cassius again very soon for more tail wags and happy moments! 🐾😊

27/03/2026

We are happy to announce our Puppy Pack promotion! This is great value for money and an excellent way to give the best healthy start for your puppy.

🐾 Puppy Pack Offer at Pet Medical Centre – Only £100! 🐾

Give your new puppy the best start in life with our comprehensive Puppy Pack, including:

✔️ Primary vaccination
✔️ Flea & worming treatment
✔️ Kennel cough vaccine
✔️ Nail clip
✔️ 4 weeks FREE insurance
✔️ FREE Hills bag of food
✔️ Full health check
✔️ Expert dental & nutrition advice

Everything your puppy needs for a happy, healthy beginning—all in one package!

📍 4 Hale Top, Wythenshawe Civic Centre, M22 5RN
📞 Call now to book: 0161 566 4686

Veterinary practice in Wythenshawe

24/03/2026

✨🐶 Meeting Willow! ✨🐶

We had the pleasure of seeing Willow for her follow-up visits at day 3, 10 after her Cherry eye operation—and we’re so happy to report she’s doing fantastic! 🐶💕

Nothing makes us smile more than seeing our patients back to their playful, tail-wagging selves. Willow, you’ve been an absolute star! ⭐

If your dog is showing signs of cherry eye, don’t wait—early treatment makes all the difference. Give your dog the care they deserve and let us help them feel their best again.

Cherry eye surgery is often important because the condition isn’t just cosmetic—it can lead to long-term eye damage if left untreated.

📞 Call Pet Medical Centre today
on 0161 566 46 86 to book your appointment—we’re here to help every step of the way!

16/03/2026

🐾 Meeting Zena 🐾

Post operative care with Zena, a 46 kg German Shepherd, 3 days after her spay and hernia repair surgery. 🐾

Zena was bright, alert, and very happy to see us.

We were delighted to see her doing so well and in such good spirits. Wishing Zena a continued smooth and uncomplicated recovery. 💙

Wish you to book an appointment or enquiring about spay your dog call us on 0161 566 46 86. 🐾

16/03/2026

Polite message: We are now back operating. Issue sorted. Thanks for your understanding.
Pet Medical Centre

16/03/2026

Polite notice :
Our phone and Internet crushed. Unfortunately we are unable to receive phone calls. We are able to receive emails at reception@petmedicalcentre.co.uk

We are working to solve the issue ASAP
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Pet Medical Centre

09/03/2026

🎊🎉🐾 1000 Pets and Counting! 🐾🎉🎊

We are so happy to share that Pet Medical Centre has now welcomed over 1000 pets since opening our doors on 28th July! 🐶🐱🎉

A huge thank you to all the wonderful pet owners who have registered their beloved companions with us. Your trust and support mean everything to our team ❤️🐾

Caring for your pets is not just our job – it’s our passion. We are committed to providing the best possible care and treat every pet like part of our own family. 🩺🐾

Thank you again for being part of our growing Pet Medical Centre family! 🎊🙏🐕🐈

Veterinary practice in Wythenshawe

05/03/2026

Check out our new veterinary practice 🏥🩺