Microchipping

A safe, permanent way to identify your pet and ensure a safe return home if they ever go missing.

Microchipping is a safe and reliable way of identifying your pet, giving them the best chance of being reunited with you if they become lost or stolen.

A microchip is the size of a grain of rice and is inserted under the skin between your pet's shoulder blades using a simple injection. The procedure is quick, does not require sedation or anaesthesia and can be carried out during a routine consultation.

Microchipping is suitable for many pets, including dogs, cats and rabbits.

It is compulsory in England for dogs (from 8 weeks of age) and cats ( from 20 weeks of age) to be microchipped.

Owners are responsible for registering their pet onto the database (confirmation of registration will be sent to you by the database company).

Why Microchip Your Pet?

If a lost pet is brought to a veterinary practice, rescue centre, or dog warden one of the first things they will do is scan for a microchip. The unique microchip number can then be used to access the registered owner's contact details and arrange a safe return home.

Unlike collars and tags, which can be lost or removed, a microchip provides permanent identification. However, it is essential to keep your contact details updated as the microchip is only effective if the information linked to it is correct.

If your pet was microchipped before you adopted them, we recommend checking that the registration details have been transferred into your name.

Want to check if your pet’s microchip details are up to date? Please click here and you’ll be taken to a page where you can find out which company your pet’s microchip is registered with.