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PETS - Sale of pomeranian dogs from Bulgaria with invalid rabies vaccination and without health certificate

Classification
Fraud notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
live animals
Origin
Bulgaria
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some pet Pomeranian dogs from Bulgaria were sold in Belgium without a proper rabies vaccine record or health papers.

What's happening? Belgium found these dogs had fake or missing rabies vaccination documents and no valid health certificate.

Does this affect me? If you bought a Pomeranian from Bulgaria recently, check its papers.

What should I do? Ask your vet to check the dog’s health papers and rabies vaccine record.

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Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Bulgaria · Notifier: Belgium

First published
October 15, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=FF24.7572

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What is this product recall alert about?
PETS - Sale of pomeranian dogs from Bulgaria with invalid rabies vaccination and without health certificate. Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: Bulgaria · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 15, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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