Pet Microchipping
Microchipping
Don’t be caught out by the law, have your dog microchipped
Microchipping is a legal requirement for both dogs (as of 2016) and cats (as of 2024).
Failure to comply with legislation can result in a fine of up to £500.
Animals that are microchipped are twice as likely to be reunited after being lost or stolen.
“The process of microchipping involves the insertion of a chip, generally around the size of a grain of rice, under the skin of a pet. The microchip has a unique serial number that the keeper needs to register on a database. When an animal is found, the microchip can be read with a scanner and the registered keeper identified on a database so the pet can quickly be reunited with them.” (Gov UK, 2023).
Dogs and cats MUST be microchipped. Rabbits, ferrets and other species can also be chipped if permanent identification is warranted also.
Cats Protection and Dogs Trust have lots of further information, and you are encouraged to call us directly to discuss any queries you may have.
Bay Vets offer microchipping for under £20 (correct as of March 2024). Qualified Nurses are trained in implantation and the service can be complete within 10 minutes. Call to book today.
Don’t be caught out by the law, have your dog microchipped
Microchipping is a legal requirement for both dogs (as of 2016) and cats (as of 2024).
Failure to comply with legislation can result in a fine of up to £500.
Animals that are microchipped are twice as likely to be reunited after being lost or stolen.
“The process of microchipping involves the insertion of a chip, generally around the size of a grain of rice, under the skin of a pet. The microchip has a unique serial number that the keeper needs to register on a database. When an animal is found, the microchip can be read with a scanner and the registered keeper identified on a database so the pet can quickly be reunited with them.” (Gov UK, 2023).
Dogs and cats MUST be microchipped. Rabbits, ferrets and other species can also be chipped if permanent identification is warranted also.
Cats Protection and Dogs Trust have lots of further information, and you are encouraged to call us directly to discuss any queries you may have.