Pete the Vet: Do I need a passport to bring my dog to France?

The Irish Examiner's resident animal expert answers reader questions - plus, how to get in touch with pet peeves of your own

Pete the Vet: Can I bring my dog on holiday? Does he need a passport?

We’re planning a family holiday to France this summer, and we want to take our dog for the first time. Does he need a pet passport, how do we get one, and how will he cope with being left in the car on the ferry overnight during the sea journey?

- JR, Youghal