On 1st May 2007, all cats or dogs which are being registered with a council for the first time must be microchipped prior to registration. Councils will also have the power to require compulsory microchipping of all cats and dogs housed in their municipality.
Any cat or dog from all Domestic Animal Business (pet shops, pounds, shelters and commercial breeders ie more than 10 breeding animals) will have had a microchip implanted prior to sale.
The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice. It contains a Unique number that is picked up by a microchip scanner. This unique number will be linked to the owner's details in an approved, licensed Registry database. Heritage Vet Clinic only use approved ISO microchips and use Central Animal Records as our licenced Registry.
The microchip is injected under the skin between the shoulder blades. There is no need for anaesthesia. The cat or dog may feel a little discomfort with the injection but afterwards there will be no side effects.
Microchipping can be performed at Heritage Vet Clinic. Please call to make an appointment.