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Owning a Dog or Cat in Spain
Understand pet ownership requirements, health and well being in Spain...
The standard of Spanish vets is considered to be very high.
Vaccinations
All dogs should be given the rabies vaccination and annual rabies booster injections. Other vaccinations are not obligatory, but are strongly recommended. They are the standard vaccinations (and annual booster injection) against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza and Leptospirosis. Some kennels request that a dog be vaccinated for kennel cough (Bordetella Bronchiseptica).
These are the standard vaccinations prepared and given by a vet. The vet records the dose in the dogs health record.
Tick and Flea Treatments and Worming
Ticks and fleas are seasonal and vary depending on the area. Spot-off treatments can be carried out monthly and these are available at vets.
Buying and Owning a Pet
The seller of a domestic animal has to provide the following documents:
- Sale certificate (Contrato de compra-venta)
- Microchip number and identity card (Formulario de identificación canina)
- Vaccination book signed by the vet.
- Original pedigree document (if applicable)
The new owner of the pet has to:
- Vaccinate the animal against rabies when the animal is six months old and keep up to date with rabies booster injections
- Register the animal at the local municipality (ayuntamiento)
- There are further regulations for dogs classed as "potentially dangerous"
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