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If you have a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog, how should you act?

- It is mandatory to circulate on the public road with muzzle and short leash (up to 1 meter in length); - Mandatory to be driven by a person over 16; - Mandatory reinforced security measures in the housing in order to prevent animals from escaping; - Mandatory to fix in the housing, in a visible place, a warning of the presence and danger of the animal; - Obligation of the special duty to monitor it, so as not to endanger the life or physical integrity of people and animals. - Can not walk

What to do when a registered cat or dog dies?

You must, within five days, inform the Parish Council of your area of residence, so that you can discharge the animal due to death, and should, in case your animal has a microchip, contact the Veterinary Doctor so that you can write off the number electronic identification of the animal with the SIAC services.

My animal was at SIRA / SICAFE, I have to re-register it at SIAC

No. All animals that were registered with SICAFE and / or SIRA were automatically integrated into SIAC, and no further registration is necessary. You just have to keep in mind that you should always keep your data up to date. You can always check your pet's registration at ww.siac.vet/verificar-registo

My pet has died, what should I do?

If your pet died at a Veterinary Medical Service Center (CAMV), request a referral to an authorized incineration unit. If your pet died at home, you have several options. You can: - contact your animal's assistant CAMV; - contact an authorized incineration plant; - contact an authorized Category I animal by-product incineration plant; or - contact the City Council of your residence or the animal's accommodation.

How long do I have to register my pet my pet at SIAC? What are the deadlines for doing so?

For animals (dogs, cats and ferrets) born after October 25, 2019, identification of pet animals, by marking and registering with SIAC, must be performed within 120 days (4 months) after birth. In the case of animals born before October 25, 2019: - As the transitional period has expired, registration is mandatory now for all Canids. - The transitional period for Cats and Ferrets is established in No. 2 of Article 29 and ends on October 25, 2022.

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