Pet Microchipping
Ensuring your pet’s safety is a top priority for any pet owner, and therefore, microchipping your pet is a simple and effective way to enhance their security and identification. Both dog microchipping and cat microchipping provide a reliable method to help reunite you with your pet if they ever get lost.
Microchipping your dog and cat is now a legal requirement, and you can be fined up to £500 if not. All puppies must be vaccinated by 8 weeks of age before ownership is transferred from the breeder. Cats must be microchipped by the time they are 20 weeks old.
Microchipping is also a legal requirement if you are planning to travel overseas with your pet. For more information, please visit the Gov website.
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What is Pet Microchipping?
Pet microchipping is a permanent ID system, which involves a chip, no bigger than a grain of rice being implanted under your pet’s skin. The procedure is quick.
Each pet microchip has a unique number, which can be read by a portable scanner, which most vets, including all Eastcott Veterinary clinic and hospital branches, local authorities and rescue homes have access to; ensuring your contact details can be easily obtained from the central microchipping database. Once your pet has been scanned and identified by their microchip, a simple phone call can reunite you with your pet.
Who Can Microchip Your Dog or Cat?
Dog and cat microchipping must take place by a trained professional. At Eastcott Vets our team members are highly qualified and reliable, and we make sure that before your pet leaves our premises, the microchip will be properly working as it should.
How Does the Pet Microchipping Process Work?
The process of microchipping is straightforward and quick:
- Insertion:
A vet or trained professional will insert the microchip under the loose skin between your pet’s shoulder blades using a needle. This process is similar to a routine vaccination and causes minimal discomfort, therefore sedation may not be necessary.
- Registration:
After the chip is implanted, we will register your cat or dog's unique identification number within a national pet recovery database, along with your contact details. This step is crucial to ensure your information is accessible if your pet is found.
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Benefits of Dog and Cat Microchipping
Microchipping cats, dogs, ferrets, parrots, and other pets provide a reliable way to help you reunite with your pet if they ever get lost. The microchip offers peace of mind and practical benefits, including:
- Permanent Identification:
A microchip provides a safe and long-lasting form of identification that a pet can carry with them for their lifetime, different to collars and tags, which are readily lost or broken.
- Simple and Quick Reunion:
In case your pet gets lost, anyone can bring them to a veterinarian so they can scan the microchip and obtain your contact details right away. This will shorten the time it takes for you and your pet to reunite, reducing the stress on both sides.
- Legal Compliance for Dogs and Cats:
In the UK, microchipping dogs and cats is a legal requirement. Failing to microchip your dog and cat can result in fines of up to £500. Discover more about it on the Gov website.
- Enhanced Safety for Cats:
For the cats that roam outdoors in the neighbourhood or might accidentally escape, having a microchip is ideal.
- Proof of Ownership:
In cases someone claims them to be theirs in case they get lost, a microchip serves as solid proof that the pet belongs to you, helping to resolve possible conflicts quickly and effectively.
- Cost-effective and Low Maintenance:
Microchipping is an affordable solution that offers your pet lifetime security without the need for replacements. It is a one-time procedure that costs around £25 to £30 and requires no replacements. For more information about our pricing, please visit this page.
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Updating Your Details
Please make sure to keep your details updated in the database once your pet is microchipped, otherwise, in case your pet gets lost, the microchip will not help them to be found. Not updating your details may also result in a fine.
Any veterinarian may be able to check your details for you in case you are in doubt.
Get Your Pet Microchipped Today
At Eastcott Vets, we understand how much your pets mean to you. That’s why we offer professional microchipping services for both dogs and cats.
Contact us today to book an appointment for dog microchipping or cat microchipping, and give your pet the best chance of a safe return home if they ever get lost.
Let us help you keep your beloved pets safe and secure!
