Pets must be registered via email with the Aviano Veterinary Treatment Facility within 14 duty days of arrival. The veterinarian is available for pet appointments; however, they do not offer emergency veterinary care. You will need to make an appointment to obtain an EU pet passport.

Contact the clinic for a list of local veterinarians for specialty or emergency “Ambulatorio Veterinario,” care.

Within 10 days of arrival, pets must be registered, in person or via email, with the Army Veterinary Center on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza. Pets may be seen at the clinic. It is necessary to contact the clinic for instructions on obtaining an EU pet passport. Camp Darby does not have a vet clinic.

There is a limit of two pets for families assigned to on-post housing. In addition, certain dog breeds deemed potentially aggressive are prohibited. Exotic or farm animals are also prohibited.

Rabies: Mandatory annual vaccine for both dogs and cats. Rabies tags must be worn at all times.

Leptospirosis: This vaccine is highly recommended for all pets. Leptospirosis bacteria has a heavy presence in Italy and can cause kidney failure.

Heartworm Preventative: Mandatory for dogs and cats.

Flea and tick control: This is highly recommended year-round.

• Dogs may not be chained for longer than eight hours and must not be unattended.

• Dogs may not be left in a kennel or crate.

• Dogs kept on balconies, in basements or in garages must be able to enter the house on their own.

• Shelter, food and water must always be provided for your pet.

• While driving, pets cannot interfere with the driver.

• Dogs must be walked: twice daily for apartment residents, once daily for homes with small yards. If the yard is 120 square meters or larger, walking requirements are waved.

• Dog leashes must be less than five feet long. Dog walkers must clean up after their dog and keep a muzzle on hand.

• Feral cats are protected by Italian law, so consider keeping your house cat inside.

• Dogs, cats and ferrets must have a 15-digit ISO-compliant international microchip.

• Choke chains, pinch collars and shock collars are illegal in Italy and punishable with fines.

The EU Pet Passport must be kept with your pet when traveling throughout Europe. 

The passport must list the pet’s microchip number that is registered with the installation veterinarian.

The passport must indicate a valid rabies vaccination is up to date.

Most countries require muzzles to be carried for dogs, especially on public transportation.

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