I am thinking of returning to Rome once again for about a month but this time would like to take my dog with me. Has anyone any info on transporting and travelling wtih pets in Italy?

Here's a previous thread with links to sites that may be useful:

Travelling to Italy with German Shepard

I believe there is a law that dogs need to be muzzled in public places, but it is seldom enforced. I've seen plenty of large dogs wearing nicely crafted leather basket muzzles dangling from their collar when going for a walk in town. Are there any resident dog owners in Italy that can speak to this?

I do know that a special health certificate is needed for international travel, and the veterinarian who provides it must have a certification from the USDA, above and beyond the usual license to practice.