Dogs in Italy: rules, tax and travel
Italian dog and cat rules could not be confirmed in this pass because the official ministry and gazette sites did not load. Only the EU travel rules are confirmed.
Not confirmed: Italian pet registers and many pet rules are thought to be handled by regions and municipalities; this was not verified.
Breed rules
No breed list since the Ordinanza 3 marzo 2009 (Ministero della Salute) replaced the earlier 'lista nera' with owner-responsibility rules; veterinarians can flag individual dogs for behavioural assessment and municipalities can order owner training. [1]
Travelling to Italy with a dog
The pet travels with its owner and needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination given at 12 weeks or older and valid from 21 days after the primary vaccination, and an EU pet passport. Maximum 5 pets per vehicle.[2]
The pet needs a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (12 weeks or older, valid from 21 days after the primary vaccination), an animal health certificate valid 10 days for the entry checks, and a signed non-commercial declaration. It must enter through a travellers' point of entry. Maximum 5 pets per vehicle.[3]
Needed for pets from non-EU countries that are not on the EU list. Blood sample at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before the certificate is issued, tested at a designated laboratory, result 0.5 IU/ml or more. Not needed when travelling between EU countries.[3]
Tapeworm treatment for dogs is required only for entry into Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway and Northern Ireland, given by a vet 24 to 120 hours before entry. It is not required to enter this country.[2]
The EU entry conditions list no quarantine for pets that meet them.[3]
Not confirmed yet: Registration, Microchip, Dog tax, Licence or owner test, Liability insurance, Leash and muzzle. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.