U.S. dog visiting Scotland

[joeyshopper]

What is required to bring my pet dog with me from the U.S. on vacation to Scotland???

[BenDToy]

A great deal of money and luck. Don't even think about it if you have to ask on here.

[Headtime]

The UK has very stringent rules on allowing animals into the country. Your pet will have to spend 6 months in 'Quarantine' - meaning 6 months in kennels. Not really worth it for a vacation. Probably best to find a good dog-sitter!

[jenstar]

I'm not sure the US is part of the pet passport scheme, it's mostly island nations and EU countries.

[Pickle]

It is tricky but it's possible. I brought my cats back with me from the States using the PETS (passport scheme. They needed a microchip, rabies vaccination, blood test and parasite treatment. They also had to be shipped in the pressurised hold not the cabin. It all took a lot of money (1000s of $s)and time to do and for a vacation I'm not sure it's worth it. If you still want to try look at this website for all the details. http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/index.htm