Dog First Aid Manchester 1

05/05/2026

Thought I would share a post of a friend travelling to the EU with pets somerule changes

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An important update for EU pet travel.



Regarding owners travelling with their cats, dogs and ferrets to the EU, we have been provided with an important update from the APHA regarding EU pet travel this morning.



“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.



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.



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.

There are no changes to GB entry requirements.

More detailed guidance on the changes coming into effect from 22 April 2026 will be

published on GOV.UK. “



In summary, EU pet passports previously issued are only valid if the owner’s main residence is within the EU.

The update does not clarify how “main residence” is interpreted.

For owners, that are GB residents and are travelling with their pet we would suggest travelling with an animal health certificate (AHC) to comply with this rule change.

We will endeavour to help with queries on specific cases if required but we have at this time no further information than what we have posted above.

E C Straiton and Partners

03/05/2026

Bank Holiday Monday I’ll be at
Leighton Hall , Carnforth Dog Show with Wright Paw Forward

03/05/2026

27/04/2026

MANCHESTER. - Have you seen the Launch of Localito Marketplace?

Check it out independent businesses of manchester presenting their products and services in one market place.

That’s not all there’s £1000 in products to be won this weekend.
Go check it out now

You can also book your Dog First Aid course and buy Kits too
Go show Manchester independents some love

24/04/2026

Be sure to remove ticks properly with a tick twister:

1. Slide the hook around the tick (tick between the ‘prongs’)
2. Twist whilst lifting slightly
3. The tick should come away quite easily
4. Check that you all of it
5. Put the tick inside some sticky tape before you throw it away

23/04/2026

Grass seeds might look small and harmless, but in the wrong place, they can cause a great deal of trouble. If your dog has been running in long grass, always check them for grass seeds afterwards, and remove any that you find, especially in between the toes, round their armpits and near their eyes. If you find one stuck, or a wound/swelling that looks like it could contain one, book an appointment with your vet. It’s important to remove grass seeds quickly, because their pointy shape enables them to pierce through skin, enter the body and travel around causing problems such as infections and abscesses.

🔸SYMPTOMS TO LOOK OUT FOR🔸
Grass seeds often cause problems in the ears, between toes, behind eyelids, up their nose and sometimes, under the skin and around the body.

EARS: If your dog has a grass seed in their ear, you may notice them excessively scratching it, or shaking their head.

EYES: If your dog has a grass seed stuck behind their eyelid, they are likely to develop a painful, weepy or sore eye.

PAWS: If your dog has a grass seed between their toes, they might excessively lick or nibble their paw, and overtime you might notice saliva staining and a swelling.

NOSE: If a grass seed has gone up your dog’s nose, you might notice sudden or violent sneezing as well as gagging or coughing.

ELSEWHERE: A grass seed travelling around the body is likely to cause vague symptoms such as a non-healing wound, low energy and an intermittent high temperature.

22/04/2026

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21/04/2026

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19/04/2026