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| Dog Friendly Holiday Guide |
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| Pets Passport |
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| To take your dog abroad on a Camping holiday you must obtain a PETS passport. This passport allows for your dog to return to the UK, without the requirement for quarantine. The PETS scheme consists of a rigid process and timescale of veterinary requirements which can be performed by your local vet. |
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| IMPORTANT – if you haven’t already began the process for obtaining a PETS passport, you must allow up to 8 months before travel to complete all of the required steps |
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| Microchip - Before any of the other procedures for PETS are carried out, the dog must be fitted with a microchip so that it can be properly identified from a national database. |
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| Vaccination - After the microchip has been fitted, the dog must be vaccinated against rabies. There is no exemption to this requirement, even if the dog has a current rabies vaccination. |
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| Blood Test - After the dog has been vaccinated, it must be blood tested to make sure that the vaccine has given it a satisfactory level of protection against rabies. |
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| Receive PETS documentation - the owner will receive an EU pet passport. |
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| These steps must be performed in the required order. Once these steps have been completed, there is a 6 month wait, known as the “6 month rule”. Once the last step, a blood test, has produced a satisfactory result, the dog MUST NOT TRAVEL for the next 6 months as it will be refused entry into the UK until this timescale has passed. |
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| Once the 6 months have passed, the dog is free to travel in and out of the UK via an approved travel operator. |
| How much does a pets passport cost? |
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| The complete process above should cost in the region of £150 - £200. However, this cost should be compared against the other options available to dog owners: |
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PETS Passport = £150 - £250 one off cost |
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Kennels = up to £200 to £300 each and every holiday |
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Pet Sitter = up to £200 to £300 each and every holiday |
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Quarantine = £2,000 each and every time plus 6 months wait |
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Veterinary requirements for each journey
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| For each and every trip overseas and BEFORE the dog re-enters the UK, it must be treated against ticks and tapeworm. The dog must be treated against ticks and tapeworm not less than 24 hours and not more than 48 hours before re-entry into the UK. The vet who completes this simple procedure will “stamp” the passport and give the necessary paperwork to you to be presented to the travel operator. |
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| This process MUST be completed as described. Failure to comply with this regulation will involve your dog being placed into quarantine upon arrival into the UK. |
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| The ‘Before you return home’ section has a selection of veterinary offices close to our campsites. |
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| Many customers will be confident in calling and booking their own appointments. However, for those who require a little assistance, our on-site couriers will gladly help. The treatment will cost approximately €50 - 80. |
| Which ferry companies can you travel with? |
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| Nearly all ferry operators from the UK to the continent will accept pets on board. |
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| The following routes and operators have been approved by DEFRA for the PETS passport scheme: |
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Hull – Zeebrugge (P&O Ferries) |
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Hull – Rotterdam (P&O Ferries) |
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Rosyth – Zeebrugge (Superfast Ferries) |
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Dover – Calais (P&O Ferries) (SeaFrance) (Eurotunnel) |
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Dover – Dunkerque (Norfolkline) |
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Dover – Boulogne (SpeedFerries) |
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Newhaven – Dieppe (Transmanche Ferries) |
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Portsmouth – Cherbourg, Caen, St Malo (Brittany Ferries) |
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Portsmouth – Le Havre (LD Lines) |
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Newhaven – Le Havre (LD Lines) |
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Poole – Cherbourg (Brittany Ferries) |
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Poole – St Malo (Condor Ferries) |
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Plymouth – Roscoff (Brittany Ferries) |
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Newcastle – Ijmuiden (DFDS Seaways) |
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Harwich – Hook of Holland (Stena Line) |
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Plymouth – Santander (Brittany Ferries) |
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| Travel Advice for Dog Owners taking their dogs abroad on holiday |
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The following information has been extracted from DEFRA (Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) - Protecting the Welfare of Pet Dogs and Cats during Journeys.
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| Whenever animals are transported, including journeys with dogs, the law says that: ‘No person shall transport any animal in a way which causes or is likely to cause injury or unnecessary suffering to that animal.’ You should plan for travelling with your dog well before the journey. Think carefully about the type of journey it is and the effect that it will have on your dog, taking into account how big the animal is, its nature, and how long the journey is. If you cannot be 100% sure that you can fully protect your animal’s welfare on the journey, you should consider not taking your dog on abroad. |
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| You should make sure that you know and understand the carrier’s conditions for transporting your dog and that you have booked a place for it to travel if necessary. |
| Make sure your dog is fit to travel |
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| Your dog should be healthy and fit for the intended journey. If necessary, ask your vet for advice before beginning the journey. An animal is not normally fit for transport if it: |
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is ill or injured (except for minor illness or injury); |
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is newborn with an unhealed navel; |
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cannot feed itself and is not travelling with its mother; |
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has given birth within the 48 hours before starting the journey; or |
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is heavily pregnant and likely to give birth during the journey. |
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| Animals under about 10 months old cannot enter Great Britain under the PETS passport scheme. |
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| Your dog will travel better if it does not have a full stomach, so only provide a light meal about two hours before the journey starts. Make sure water is available at all times. We do not recommend giving a sedative to your dog. This is because it is difficult to predict the effect that the sedative will have on the dog. You should follow your vet’s advice about sedatives. If you do give your dog a sedative, you should carry a certificate which states the drug, dosage, and the date and time it was given. If possible, make sure your dog has been to the toilet just before leaving or before joining your ship. |
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| Introduce your dog to its travel enclosure or container before travelling, as this should help reduce the stress of transport. A familiar object (for example, a toy or a blanket) may help the dog to settle into strange surroundings. |
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Make sure that your dog is safely enclosed in the vehicle, travel enclosure or container. Keep the door locked. The vehicle, travel enclosure or container should have enough ventilation at all times. Heat and moisture can quickly build up inside unless there is enough air fl owing through. Shortly after the start
of the journey, check that your dog has settled down, and check that all is well whenever you have the opportunity during the journey. |
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| Your dog should have clean fresh water at all times and not be without food for more than 24 hours, in any circumstances. |
| Travelling by vehicle |
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| The United Kingdom (UK) ‘Highway Code’ states: ‘When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you if you stop quickly’. In some European countries, the law does not allow dogs to travel loose in vehicles at all. |
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| Your dog should preferably travel in a container. A very small dog should always travel in a container, and the container should be placed where it: |
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cannot move when you accelerate, brake and go round corners; |
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is easy to get to; and |
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is not exposed to strong sunlight or cold draughts. |
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| If your dog travels loose in the vehicle, it should not be able to escape through any window. When windows need to be left open, we suggest you use ‘window guards’ to prevent the animal escaping. If the dog is travelling in the luggage compartment of an estate car or hatchback, you should fit a secure dog-guard, and the floor should have a non-slip surface. Providing enough ventilation at all times is essential – both when the vehicle is moving, and even more so when it is not moving – particularly in hot or sunny conditions. |
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Never leave your dog in a vehicle in direct strong sunshine or high temperatures as it is difficult to make sure there is enough ventilation to keep it cool. |
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There will be much less air fl owing through the vehicle when it is in an enclosed space during ferry crossings (or on a train travelling through the Channel Tunnel) unless you leave the windows open enough. You should carry water, and food if necessary, and have a way of giving these to your animal. |
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Please ensure you arrive 1 hour before your departure time. |
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try and get to the port early so that the carrier can give you the most suitable position in the car deck for your dog; |
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travel overnight if possible, when the temperature may be cooler; |
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make sure that the ferry company officials responsible for loading know that there is a live animal in your vehicle, and follow their instructions; |
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before you leave your vehicle, make sure that your dog will have enough ventilation (normally you will need to leave at least one of the vehicle’s windows partly open, but it is also important to make sure your dog cannot escape); |
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make sure your dog is comfortable and has enough water; and |
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never leave your dog in a vehicle in direct strong sunshine or high temperatures as it is difficult to make sure there is enough ventilation to keep it cool. The inside of a vehicle left in strong sunlight on an open deck, or in an enclosed deck where the temperature is likely to be higher than 25ºC for more than a few minutes, will very quickly become too hot for the animal inside and cause distress and suffering. |
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| For safety reasons, you are not normally able to visit the vehicle decks while the ferry is at sea. However, you can arrange this if it is essential. The ferry company should tell you about its access policy. You shouldn’t need to check on your dog on shorter ferry crossings (less than two hours). However, if this is essential (for example, in severe weather conditions), you can ask permission from staff at the information desk. |
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| On longer ferry crossings (two hours or more) you should arrange (usually at the information desk) to visit your dog at suitable times to check on it and, if appropriate, to give it more water and food and an opportunity to exercise and go to the toilet. |
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| On very long ferry crossings (24 hours or more), or long voyages on other vessels, it is likely that the company will need to transfer your dog from your vehicle into a container in a special area of the vessel. The company should give you information about its policy (including who provides the container), and the procedure for visiting and looking after the animal during the voyage. |
| Campsite rules |
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| Campsites are pet friendly and welcome customers who enjoy travelling and sharing their camping experience with the family dog. However to ensure all of our customers have a safe and enjoyable time, it is important that you read and abide by the following campsite dog policy: |
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Control – Keep Your Dog under Control
Aggressive dogs of any breed are not welcome at any campsite. If your dog shows behaviour that is protective and unfriendly to strangers, you should not take a Keycamp holiday with your dog. If you decide to bring your dog and it exhibits this type of behaviour the owner or management of the campsite will ask you to leave the campsite immediately. |
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| All dogs are required to be under the control and visual observation of their owner at all times. A leash rule is in effect whenever the animal is outside the owner’s accommodation. No dog should be left tied up and unattended outside the owner’s accommodation. |
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Consideration – Show Consideration to All Campsite Customers
Allowing your dog to bark uncontrollably day or night will not be permitted and you may be asked to leave if you are not able to control your dogs barking behaviour. |
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Cleanliness – Clean Up After Your Dog
Not clearing up after your dog is unacceptable and all customers will be required to clean up after their dog and for disposal of any mess in a proper manner.
Service dogs of any breed are welcome at our campsites. However, these animals still need to adhere to all of the rules as stated above. |
| Dining out with your dogs |
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| You will find that many restaurants and café’s are very welcoming of dogs and it is common for there to be a water bowl outside, especially in hotter climates. Here are some common etiquette rules for taking a dog into a restaurant: |
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Always call ahead to make sure they allow dogs. If passing, ask the waiter before you enter the restaurant. |
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Make sure your dog is well-behaved around other people, especially children. |
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Keep your dog on a lead and do not allow him to interact with other customers, unless welcomed. |
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Try to keep your dog close to your table or chair so he or she is not in the waiter’s path. Dogs are not allowed on the chairs or tables. |
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Bring your own doggie bowl or ask the waiter for a paper or plastic bowl or cup for water if necessary. Dogs are not permitted to eat or drink out of restaurant glasses or dishes, unless they are disposable. |
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Remember to tie your dog to your chair and not a table. A dog tied to a table can result in spilled drinks or food if they are strong enough to make the table move. |
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| Taking your dog to the beach |
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| You will find that most beaches will allow dogs in some capacity, although in high season you should expect the busy public beaches to have some restrictions in place. Here are some common rules for taking your dog to the beach: |
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Do not allow your dog to foul a beach or adjacent area. If your dog fouls a beach remove any mess. |
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Try and let your dog go to the toilet before you arrive at the beach. |
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Read and observe notices. Some beaches are dog free zones, mostly between 1st May - 30th September |
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When your dog is off its lead always ensure it is under control. Respect the rights of others - some of whom may not like dogs. When beaches are crowded it is particularly important you keep your dog on a lead. |
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Never leave a dog in a car - even with an open window. Dogs can easily die from heat exhaustion. |
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Never allow your dog to roam unsupervised. They could easily get lost, become a stray, or cause accidents. |
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Remember small children can be easily frightened by even the friendliest of dogs. |
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| Taking your dog to the country |
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| Nothing beats taking a dog for a walk along long country paths, up and over hills and along mountainsides. To make the most of this, there are some common rules for taking your dog to the country: |
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Keep dogs under close control - the countryside is a great place to exercise dogs, but it’s every owner’s duty to make sure their dog is not a danger or nuisance to farm animals, wildlife or other people. |
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By law you must control your dog so that it does not disturb or scare farm animals or wildlife. |
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| You must keep your dog on a short lead on most areas of open country and common land in the nesting and lambing season - during March, April, May, June and July - and at all times near farm animals. By law, farmers have the right to shoot any dog that is a danger or nuisance to their livestock. |
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Take extra care to ensure that your dog doesn’t scare sheep and lambs or wander where it might disturb birds that nest on the ground and other wildlife. Parent birds can be frightened off their nests long enough to chill the eggs and kill any chicks inside. Hatched chicks can be scattered and unable to return to the parent for protection from predators and the cold. |
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Dogs will be excluded from some areas at certain times to protect wildlife, pay attention to any signs. |
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You do not have to put your dog on a lead on public paths, as long as it is under close control. However, it is always prudent to keep your dog on a lead if you cannot rely on its obedience. |
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If a farm animal chases you or your dog, it is safer to let your dog off the lead - don’t risk getting hurt by trying to protect it. |
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Everyone knows how unpleasant dog mess is and it can be the source of infections - so always clean up after your dog and get rid of the mess responsibly. |
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| Ticks and tapeworm treatment |
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Before any dog re-enters the UK, it must be treated against ticks and tapeworm.
The dog must be treated against ticks and tapeworm not less than 24 hours and not more than 48 hours before re-entry into the UK. The vet who completes this simple procedure will "stamp" the passport and give the necessary paperwork to you to be presented to the travel operator. This process MUST be completed as described. Failure to comply with this regulation will involve your dog being placed into quarantine upon arrival into the UK. |
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| The following are names, addresses and telephone numbers of several veterinary offices close to the campsites that can perform the required treatment. You are recommended to book your appointment as soon as possible. The treatment itself will cost approximately €50 – 80 and only take a few minutes. |
| Veterinary Offices near Guines |
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Centre Vétérinaire Curie - 139 bd Curie 62100 CALAIS 03 21 82 15 11 |
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Clinique Vétérinaire des Salines 03 21 00 71 00
11 pl Crévecoeur 62100 CALAIS fax : 03 21 00 71 09 |
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Clinique Vétérinaire du Parc Saint Pierre des Docteurs Fermé Jean-Maurice et Messien Eric -
73 r Aristide Briand 62100 CALAIS 03 21 34 93 88fax : 03 21 97 16 56 |
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Delval Valérie - 11 pl Crévecoeur 62100 CALAIS 03 21 00 71 00 fax : 03 21 00 71 09 |
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Fermé Jean-Maurice - 73 r Aristide Briand 62100 CALAIS 03 21 34 93 88 |
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Messien Eric - 73 r Aristide Briand 62100 CALAIS 03 21 34 93 88 |
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Mottoul Benoit - 139 bd Curie 62100 CALAIS 03 21 82 15 11 |
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Norel Alexandra - 73 r Aristide Briand 62100 CALAIS 03 21 34 93 88 |
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Nowosad Alexandre - 217 bd La Fayette 62100 CALAIS 03 21 36 67 9603 21 36 05 63 |
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Pétry Christian - 1148 bd Gén de Gaulle 62100 CALAIS 03 21 34 77 39 |
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Wuillot Pierre - 139 bd Curie 62100 CALAIS 03 21 82 15 11 |
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| Veterinary Offices near St.Valery-sur-Somme |
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Cabinet Vétérinaire Dumortier Girard Delabie Caudron (SCP) - 20 r Jules Brûlé 80230 SAINT VALERY SUR SOMME
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| Veterinary Offices near Houlgate |
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Garnier Michel - 56 res Lieutenance 14160 DIVES SUR MER 02 31 91 79 67 |
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| Veterinary Offices near St.Pair-sur-Mer |
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Clinique Vétérinaire des Docteurs Grenet Valérie et Leclercq Arnaud - 247 r Fourneau 50400 GRANVILLE 0233 502285 fax : 02 33 59 85 37 |
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Lamy François - 2 r Doct Benoît 50400 GRANVILLE 02 33 50 33 78 |
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Leroux Nicolas - 18 r Village de Prétot 50400 GRANVILLE 02 33 90 68 74 fax : 02 33 90 43 35 |
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Marquer Anne - 49 r Corsaires 50400 GRANVILLE 02 33 51 39 81 |
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Bayart Antoine - 398 rte Vaudroulin 50400 GRANVILLE 02 33 50 79 75 fax : 02 33 50 25 07 |
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| Veterinary Offices near Berny Riviere |
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Gaye Jean-Pol - 3 r Rivière 02290 VIC SUR AISNE 03 23 55 36 12 |
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| Veterinary Offices near Verdelot |
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Cabinet Vétérinaire du Docteur Bertin Zakou-Bissy 25 r Paul Brodard 77120 COULOMMIERS 01 64 03 03 50
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Clinique Vétérinaire Docteur Jean-Marc Geller - 7 av République 77120 COULOMMIERS 01 64 03 64 11
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Clinique Vétérinaire Docteur Riera - 9 r Marcel Clavier 77120 COULOMMIERS 01 64 03 16 11 |
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| Veterinary Offices near Dol-de-Bretagne |
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Aubé Jean-Pierre - 3 r Charles Robert 35120 DOL DE BRETAGNE 02 99 48 03 69 fax : 02 99 48 00 24 |
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Hiard Hervé - 3 r Charles Robert 35120 DOL DE BRETAGNE 02 99 48 03 69 fax : 02 99 48 00 24 |
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Nebout Jérome - 3 r Charles Robert 35120 DOL DE BRETAGNE 02 99 48 03 69 fax : 02 99 48 00 24 |
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| Veterinary Offices near Carantec |
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Daudin Anne - 9 av Rahic 56340 CARNAC 02 97 52 19 33 fax : 02 97 52 99 37
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| Veterinary Offices near Perros Guirec |
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Clinique Vétérinaire du Docteur Rabajotil Thierry - 33 bd Aristide Briand 22700 PERROS GUIREC 02 96 91 07 23 |
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Clinique Vétérinaire du Docteur Vuylsteker 24 bis r Hilda Gelis Didot 22700 PERROS GUIREC 02 96 91 21 68 |
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| Veterinary Offices near St.Cast le Guildo |
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Carré Valérie - 55 bis bd Féart 35800 DINARD 02 99 46 18 63 fax : 02 99 16 80 45
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Clinique Vétérinaire de la Croix Guillaume - 1 r Croix Guillaume 35800 DINARD 02 99 46 42 32 fax : 02 99 46 14 72
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| Veterinary Offices near Ty Nadan |
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Morvan Marc - 56 bd Gare 29300 QUIMPERLE 02 98 96 01 00 fax : 02 98 96 40 19 |
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Le Ster Philippe - 56 bd Gare 29300 QUIMPERLE 02 98 96 01 00 fax : 02 98 96 40 19 |
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| Veterinary Offices near Carnac |
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Daudin Anne 9 av Rahic 56340 CARNAC 02 97 52 19 33 fax : 02 97 52 99 37 |
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| Veterinary Offi ces near La Trinite-sur-Me |
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Daudin Anne - 9 av Rahic 56340 CARNAC 02 97 52 19 33 fax : 02 97 52 99 37 |
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| Veterinary Offices near Clarys Plage, Les Genets & Zagarella |
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Gousset Philippe - 8 rte Beauvoir 85160 SAINT JEAN DE MONTS 02 51 58 60 92 fax : 02 28 11 03 30 |
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| Veterinary Offices near Sol-a-Gogo & Les Ecureuils |
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Clinique Vétérinaire des Docteurs Locatelli et Pollet - 164 av Isle de Riez 85270 SAINT HILAIRE DE RIEZ 02 5155 4444 |
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| Veterinary Offices near La Foret |
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Docteurs Vétérinaires Don-Petitjean - pl Gén de Gaulle 85150 LA MOTHE ACHARD 02 51 38 67 32 fax : 02 51 98 12 50 |
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| Veterinary Offices near Saumur |
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Clinique Vétérinaire Esnault Mulnet - Trafi kant Garino 33 quai Carnot 49400 SAUMUR 02 41 67 34 34
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Mitteault André - 25 bd Mar Juin 49400 BAGNEUX 02 41 67 64 64 fax : 02 41 67 30 02
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Boisseleau Alain - 120 r Pont Fouchard 49400 BAGNEUX 02 41 67 33 33 fax : 02 41 67 25 15
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Clinique Vétérinaire Docteur Ferron - Berjamin Sabine 139 r Rouen 49400 SAINT LAMBERT DES LEVEES 02 41 38 77 82
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Clinique Vétérinaire Docteur Boisseleau - Alain 120 r Pont Fouchard 49400 BAGNEUX 02 41 67 53 72 |
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| Veterinary Offices near Sarlat |
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Nougaillon Gauchot (SCP de Véterinaires) - Louison Bobet 24200 SARLAT LA CANEDA 05532934 30 fax : 055329 6352 |
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Rouzier Bernard - Le Pontet av Aristide Briand 24200 SARLAT LA CANEDA 05 53 59 29 31 |
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Le Pontet 24200 SARLAT LA CANEDA mobile : 06 80 25 10 07 - Alloui Paul r Fontaine de l'Amour 24200 SARLAT LA
CANEDA 05 53 31 14 59 fax : 05 53 29 18 42
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Ghanmi Allala - La Rochelle 24200 SARLAT LA CANEDA mobile : 06 80 02 43 47 Mairesse (SCP) 19 lot Vigneras 24200 SARLAT LA CANEDA 05 53 31 24 27 fax : 05 53 31 24 34 |
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| Veterinary Offices near Le Bugue |
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Nougaillon Gauchot (SCP de Vétérinaires) 83 r Paris 24260 LE BUGUE 05 53 07 22 0 fax : 05 53 07 87 19
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