Microchipping for Dogs

 What’s the Importance of Microchipping for Dogs?

Microchipping for dogs is an essential part of owning a dog and is a process that takes place typically when the puppies in a litter are soon to be handed to their new owners. If you are getting a dog or puppy from a shelter, they can be checked for microchips and the information will be updated for when they move to their new home. It’s important that the information on a microchip is up to date with ownership information so that if your pet goes missing, they can be scanned if found and returned to you.

A microchip also contains any medical history which is linked to a national database. The microchip is permanent and lasts their whole life. Any veterinary practice and shelter can scan your pet when found or at an appointment to ensure it’s up to date. Most pets can be microchipped but it’s a legal requirement for all dogs to be chipped as well as puppies vaccinated by 8 weeks of age and before transferred to the owner.

Microchipping Procedure

Microchipping is a quick and easy procedure that only requires a regular appointment slot. It causes minimal discomfort and requires no medication, all you need to do is fill out a form with up-to-date information of your details. The procedure involves inserting a chip under the skin, usually behind the neck and once implanted, that’s it. You’ll be protecting your pet with microchipping for dogs as it’s a method of locating and tracking down a lost dog, as long as they’re found and scanned.

When To Get Microchipping for Dogs

If you’re a breeder, we see puppies for microchipping before the 8-week mark as this is the legal age they can leave for their new home. All other treatments like vaccinations and neutering are to be done between 6-8 weeks too. If you are adopting a dog from a shelter and aren’t sure how old they are, or if they are microchipped, then visiting Woodward Vets will help you find answers. If we can’t find a chip, we’ll give them one or update the current one.

Why Choose Woodward Vets?

At Woodward Vets, our team are dedicated and compassionate. We offer a variety of services a variety of services alongside microchipping for dogs, some that work well alongside this service including vaccinations. Puppies under 8 weeks come to us for their preventative treatments and before leaving their breeder and carer for a new home, these are essential appointments. We have great facilities and equipment on location to treat and see to the best care for your pets. We aim to build great relationships with our clients and deliver the best customer service as well as care for your dogs, cats and other pets.

We are based in Ashby de la Zouch with a large client base throughout the whole of North West Leicestershire and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering the best possible medical and surgical veterinary services and advice.

Book an Appointment

Microchipping for dogs can be arranged for normal consultations and appointments. Give the practice a call today to book your puppies or dogs in for theirs!