What is microchipping and how can it help my pet?
Microchipping offers pets a safe and permanent method of identification and increases the chances of a lost pet being safely reunited with its owner. It is the most effective way of identifying a lost animal (chips don’t come off like collars can). Each microchip has a unique number which is stored on a national database. A scan of the chip reveals the owner’s name and address from the database’s records. Microchips are slightly smaller than a grain of rice and are inserted under your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. The procedure is very simple and is no more painful than an injection. Once inserted, your pet will not be aware of the microchip’s presence. You must have your animal microchipped if you are taking it abroad or bringing it back into the UK.
