Pets

Up-to-date information on household pets, principles for the keeping of animals, the keeping of dogs, the keeping of cats, the keeping of small rodents, the keeping of ferrets, taking animals on public transport, etc.

• Purchasing and keeping household pets
• Principles for the keeping of animals
• Keeping dogs
  • Species appropriate dog keeping
  • Registration of dogs - pet database and chip obligation
  • Muzzle and leash-requirements
  • "Fighting" dog breeds
  • Bite injuries
  • Dog tax
• Keeping cats
• Keeping small rodents (hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc.)
• Keeping ferrets
• Prohibition against possession of certain animal species
• Prohibition of wildlife trade
• Definitions
• Taking animals with you on public transport
• Taking animals with you while riding a bicycle
• Taking animals with you when traveling within the EU/EEA countries – Pet Passport
• Notification of animal diseases
• Animal burial
• Additional information

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