PETS Travel Scheme

Returning to the UK

Find out what you need to do before returning to the UK and get contact details for vets near our ports in France and Spain.

Travelling with your pet after the UK's withdrawal from the European Union

The UK has left the European Union. Latest guidance from DEFRA on taking your pet to the EU is available here.
 
Should you have a specific question regarding your pet travel following EU exit, please email us at pettravelexpert@brittanyferries.com.

Deciding when best to travel

The safety and wellbeing of your pet is the most important thing to consider when travelling. Choose a sailing time which is best suited to your pet's needs. For example, some dogs are more prone to heatstroke than others and so it is best to avoid travelling on hot days. The best time of day would therefore be overnight or first thing in the morning when the temperature is cooler.

Dogs which are more susceptible to overheating tend to be very old or young, have thick, heavy coats or have very short flat faces - such as pugs and bulldogs. Dogs with certain medical conditions or on some types of medication are also more at risk.

We strongly recommend you visit your vet before travelling to get a pet health check to ensure your pet is fit to travel -especially if your dog is one which is more prone to heatstroke.