Microchipping is a simple way permanently identifying your pet and we highly recommend this painless procedure on all pets.
In the event your pet is lost or stolen, most dogs without a microchip are not returned to their owner. Most dogs with a microchip that is registered are returned to their owners.
MICROCHIPPING YOUR PET
There have been some recent changes to the law regarding the microchipping of dogs in 2015
As of 01st September 2015
ALL pups must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age OR before leaving the property where they were born
This may ONLY be done on the premises they were born OR at a veterinary Clinic
As of 31st March 2016
ALL dogs MUST be microchipped
The microchipping details must be registered on an approved database
Owners must BE IN POSSESSION OF THE CERTIFICATE from the database
It will be illegal to sell, buy or take ownership of a dog without the Certificate of microchipping from the approved database
For dogs ALREADY microchipped the owner must check their details are stored on an approved database. The database will then supply the owner with a certificate.
The above summary is for guidance only and is not intended to be an official interpretation of current legislation.
If you have any questions please call the surgery