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Microchipping

Microchipping Your Pets

Woodward Veterinary Clinic has a highly trained team which strives to provide the best possible preventative healthcare and treatment. When you search for 'microchipping near me' you will find  Woodward ready to help. Microchipping is a permanent ID system, which involves a chip, no bigger than a grain of rice being implanted under the skin of your pet’s scruff.

Each microchip has a unique number, that can be read by a portable scanner, which most vets, including Woodward Veterinary Practice, local authorities and rescue homes have access to; ensuring your contact details can be easily obtained from the central microchipping database. Once your pet has been scanned and identified by its microchip, a simple phone call can reunite you with your pet. 

The Pet Microchipping Procedure

The microchipping procedure can be done in a routine consultation and causes your pet minimal discomfort, sedation is not necessary for the implantation. If you can't recall if your pet has had a microchip implant, please don't worry as it's very easy to check using a microchip scanner. We can organise a member of our team to scan your pet and check for a working chip. Without fail, we always check that an animal hasn't already got a working chip before implanting a new one.

At the time of implant, you will be asked to complete a registration form, from which your details are then submitted to a national database by a Woodward Veterinary Practice team member. Your details are kept on the database for your pet’s lifetime, and the fee for this is included in the cost of implantation.

It is important to update any changes to your contact details as soon as possible. At Woodward Veterinary Practice, all our microchips comply with the International Standard (ISO) and therefore, can be recognised by scanners abroad.

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Pet Micorhcipping FAQs

 

Is microchipping painful?

The procedure is quick and minimally invasive. It requires no anaesthetic and most pets don't show any signs of discomfort.

Do I need to do anything after my pet is microchipped?

It's important to keep your contact information up-to-date in the national database, but no aftercare is necessary for this quick procedure. 

How to change microchip details

Locate your microchip number: This is typically found on a certificate you received when your pet was microchipped. If you don't have the certificate, you can take your pet to a veterinarian or animal shelter to have it scanned and the number retrieved.

Identify the database: Different microchip companies operate their own databases. You'll need to determine which database your pet's microchip is registered with. Here are some common databases in the UK:

Contact the database: Once you know the database, visit their website or call their customer service number. You'll usually need to provide your pet's microchip number and some personal information to verify ownership.

Do older cats need to be microchipped in England?

Yes, older cats in England need to be microchipped. As of June 10, 2024, it became a legal requirement for all cats in England to be microchipped, regardless of their age.

How to tell if a pet is microchipped

The only way to definitively tell if a cat is microchipped is to scan it with a microchip scanner. Veterinarians and animal shelters use these scanners. If you find a lost cat or dog, bringing it to a vet or shelter will help locate their owner.

Do puppies have to be microchipped before selling?

Yes, in England, puppies must be microchipped before they are sold. This is a legal requirement to help reunite lost dogs with their owners. The breeder is responsible for microchipping the puppies before they are eight weeks old and registering the microchip with their details.

Pet Microchipping Near Me

Woodward Veterinary Practice offers a Pet Health For Life Plan where you will receive microchipping and annual vaccinations as part of the package plan. Prevention is better than cure, so do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

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