Pets in France

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Hello and welcome to the FrenchEntrée Pets in France zone, providing you with the information including transporting your pets to France, getting your pet microchipped or a pet passport, and getting your pets vaccinated. We also have a section dedicated to information about animal rescue centres and charities in France.

I qualified as a vet at the Royal Veterinary College in 1990 then worked at a mixed practice in Huntingdonshire and then a small animal vets in Folkestone for 10 years. In 2002 I moved to the Lot et Garonne with my family. After three years, I felt ready to start working here and was accepted on to the Ordre of Vétérinaires. I have worked as a vétérinaire à domicile which meant visiting pets at their homes but now I see people at my home, though there are still home visits to do. I also do operations.

If you have any pet related questions for me, or would like to make a contribution to the zone please get in touch.

Diana James, Pet Topic Host

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