Over a year ago it became a required by law to Microchip your dog and campaigners are currently working for the same law to become applicable to cats too!
1 in 3 pets will get lost in their lifetime, and 90% of lost pets without microchips are never reunited with their owners.
It’s been long recommended by vets, shelters and pet shops to microchip your pet and we fully encourage all pet owners to do so.
However, we know that you may have some questions so here we’ve answered a few of the most common:
What is a microchip?
A microchip is the size of a grain of rice and contains a unique code that when scanned can be matched to your details on a central database. Meaning, if your pet gets lost in the UK any vet should be able to trace you very quickly!
Will it be traumatic for my pet?
The microchip is the size of a grain of rice that sits just under the skin, between the shoulder blades – it’s a minor, very quick procedure that will be forgotten about immediately after.
Your pet may experience momentary discomfort, similar to a vaccination but they’ll forgive you as soon as you wave a treat under their nose!
How much does it cost?
Many organisations, such as The Dogs Trust, offer to microchip for free but at your local vets, it should be between £10 – £20. It may also cost to update your details at a later date if you move house, for example.