Microchipping
It is a requirement under the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 for all keepers of dogs to guarantee their dog is microchipped by the age of 8 weeks old and signed up with a proper UK database. Puppies need to be microchipped and signed up to the breeder prior to being offered.
A microchip is a little electronic chip that is implanted under the skin of a dog’s neck. Each microchip has its own distinct 15-digit code that can be checked out by passing a scanner over the location where the chip has actually been implanted.
Currently it is not a legal requirement to microchip your cat however from 10 June 2024 all family pet cats need to be microchipped. More info about microchipping your cat can be discovered on Microchipping your cat – Cats Protection website.
Who can microchip a dog?
- A veterinarian or veterinarian nurse under instructions of a veterinarian
- A trainee veterinarian or veterinarian nurse under instructions of a certified veterinarian
- An individual who has actually been sufficiently examined on a training course authorized by the Secretary of State for that function; or
- An individual prior to the day on which these Regulations enter into force, received training on implantation that included practical experience of implanting a microchip.
What info is saved on the microchipping database?
The information that need to be tape-recorded on the a database are:
- the complete name and address of the keeper;
- if the keeper is likewise the breeder and their appropriate licence number and regional authority name that provided the licence
- the initial name or recognition number provided to the dog;
- the contact phone number (if any) for the keeper;
- the name provided to the dog by the keeper, if that is various to the information initially tape-recorded
- the sex of the dog;
- the breed of the dog, or a description if it is a cross-breed;
- the colour of the dog;
- the most precise quote of the dog’s date of birth which the keeper can offering;
- and
- the distinct number of the microchip implanted in the dog.
Where can I get my dog microchipped and exists a cost?
Dogs can be cracked at your regional veterinary surgical treatment for a little cost. Some animal charities might have the ability to microchip your dog totally free. Visit Get your dog microchipped – GOV.UK for more information.
