Rabies alert over smuggled pets
East Riding Council’s animal health team says dogs and cats are the main risk of importing rabies, and could land the unsuspecting buyer with a huge bill running into thousands of pounds. Although the UK is rabies-free, the disease is still endemic in Europe, Asia and Africa.
It comes after a local veterinary practice contacted the council regarding a puppy which they were concerned didn’t comply with UK rabies controls. The puppy ended up in quarintine with the owner footing the bill.