Three Connexion readers' experiences of the changes caused by the UK’s ‘third country’ status since Brexit on January 1.
Brexit and the pandemic have been blamed for a shortage of vets that is leading to increasing numbers of surgeries having to close their doors.
The rules on travelling with your pet to countries in the European Union changed a year ago, following the UK's departure from the EU.
For some weeks the British government has been planning a “shock and awe” campaign to warn British businesses that they have less than six months to prepare for Brexit; but the EU has beaten them to it.
BVA members are reporting being overwhelmed by a combination of staff shortages and a surge in new pet registrations.
Shoppers frustrated by delays, shortages and rising costs.
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How, indeed whether, Britain will leave the European Union on the 29th March will impact animals and their welfare. Political paralysis in the UK means however that there are more questions than answers at the turn of 2019.
Major UK supermarkets have warned that they are experiencing shortages of cat and dog food amid a surge in people acquiring pets during the pandemic.
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With pet passports issued in Great Britain no longer valid, owners fork out for health certificates and jabs.
Thousands of British pet owners planning to take their dogs and cats away on holiday with them when borders reopen in May have been told to be ready for “a total pain” getting onerous post-Brexit paperwork filled in.
Animal lovers are uncertain over travel rules, worried about pet food and do not want to lose European veterinarians.
Local firms worry border closure and duties will lead to smuggling and chaos.
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Grace period will stop at end of 2022 with talks on a solution stalled. / Boris Johnson's Brexit deal is set to create a shortage of veterinary medicines for sick animals in Northern Ireland, a parliamentary committee has warned.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has advised that should the UK leave the EU next year without a deal, there would be important implications for pet owners wishing to travel overseas with their animals from 30 March 2019.
If you wish to travel to the EU with your pet after 29th March 2019 we recommend speaking with your vet at least four months in advance of your date of travel.
The company is also stockpiling pet food ahead of Brexit.