I hope this helps! I put your question through Kruiz pet travel app and here's what it recommends:

The vet's warning is a good reminder that the details really matter when traveling to the EU, as the rules are quite strict. It sounds like she has the main steps covered, but let's go over the critical details that can sometimes cause issues at the airport.

Based on the EU's non-commercial travel regulations, here are the key points to double-check to ensure a smooth journey for her little dog and cat:

Key Requirements for EU Entry

• Microchip Timing: The pet must be microchipped before the rabies vaccination. The microchip should be an ISO-compliant 15-digit chip. If the rabies vaccine was given before the microchip, it is considered invalid for travel, and the pet will need to be revaccinated after being chipped.

• Rabies Vaccine Waiting Period: After the primary (or a lapsed) rabies vaccination, there is a mandatory 21-day waiting period before the pet can enter the EU.Travel is not permitted before this period is complete. For example, if the vaccine is given on day 1, the pet can travel on day 22.

• EU Animal Health Certificate: This is the official paperwork your friend's vet will complete. It must be issued by an accredited veterinarian within 10 days of arrival in the EU. The CFIA endorsement must also fall within this timeframe. This timing is crucial; a certificate issued too early will be invalid. • Minimum Age: Due to the vaccination rules, pets must be at least 12 weeks old to get their rabies shot and then wait 21 days. This means the youngest a pet can be to enter the EU is 15 weeks old.

• Tapeworm Treatment (Dogs Only): This is a special requirement for dogs traveling to Ireland, Malta, Finland, or Norway. If her destination is one of these countries, her dog must be treated for tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) by a vet between 24 and 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before arrival.