Vet fees

Got mine done in Spain before we set off home the last time and it cost around €5 for the tablet and signature. If I recall you then have 48 or 72 hours before you have to do it again.

I have heard of horrendous fees around the ports for this service.

There is no need for the blood tests, the rules were relaxed a few years ago, if I recall correctly its a registered chip, up to date inoculations and the anti rabies jab a period of time before you travel along with a certain type of worming. To return its only a certain type of worming which is why it was so cheap for us. Some of the French vets insist in tick/flee drops as well but at the time of us taking the dog it wasnt necessary. Best thing to do is talk to your vet. They will advise accordingly. Just make sure that the passport is stamped/stickered/signed and importantly dated with issue and expiry date. The expiry date nearly meant we had to stay on holiday for an extra period as it wasnt on the passport but as everything was only issued a few weeks before they let it pass on that occasion.

When returning through France from our winter trip last week, the current regulations were as follows
Not more than 5 days and Not less than 24 hours you have your pet passport stamped by a vet who has given your dog a tick and flea and worming control. Worming might not be essential now ... but you would be wise to do this anyway.

We personally didn't make an appointment, we just called into a vets surgery as we passed through a village on route to cherbourg 4 days before we sailed home. The tick and flea, and worming treatment cost 21 euro.

This is why i brought the subject up , I paid €39 in Pontorson , i knew I was being ripped off but did not know any better ,its best to have your dog tic treated before you go (treatment can be bought in supermarkets here ) as there can be some nasty ones abroad , on way home your dog must have worm treatment 120 to 24 hours before departure witnessed on passport by vet ( i think you can supply your own tablets ) and ferry companys like you to check dogs in at terminal building as its time consuming at car check -in point and causes boarding delays

All very helpful information cannot wait to take my wee doggy on holidays

Hi all - I'm in the same boat as the rest of you ( parden the pun ) and have found a handy site showing many recommended vets in France
Http://goo.gl/maps/OGBUb