Keeping our pets safe is important to all of us as pet owners. They trust us with their care and protection and, as well as feeding, exercising and cuddling them, that includes identifying them so that we can be reunited if we are parted.<\/p>\n
A microchip literally identifies your pet as belonging to you. It contains your details as an owner, which are stored on a central pet database. By scanning this microchip, a vet can get you and your pet back together as a family, whatever the circumstances may be.<\/p>\n
You may be concerned that microchipping is an intrusive process, but the chip is tiny \u2013 the size of a grain of rice \u2013 and the procedure takes seconds; it doesn\u2019t even require an anaesthetic. It\u2019s usually inserted under the skin in the scruff of the neck, and once it\u2019s there, you (or your pet) won\u2019t even notice it.<\/p>\n
Hopefully you\u2019ll never need to use the microchip, because your pet will live a safe, happy and long life with you. But there may be circumstances where you\u2019ll be glad it\u2019s there.<\/p>\n
Your pet is lost<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s easily done – even the most careful of owners are at risk of their pet running away; whether it\u2019s a dog that bolts out of the front door when you take a delivery, a rabbit that escapes its hutch, or a cat who gets stuck in a neighbour\u2019s shed. When your pet is found, it will likely be taken to a local vet practice or a charity rescue home. One quick scan of the microchip and a phone call later, and your pet is back where they belong \u2013 with you!<\/p>\n Your pet is stolen<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s an unfortunate reality that some pets \u2013 especially purebreds with high value \u2013 are stolen to order and resold. Without a microchip you wouldn\u2019t be able to trace them. With a chip your animal can be identified and brought back home.<\/p>\n Your pet is in an accident<\/strong><\/p>\n Outdoor pets, especially cats, are prone to injury; whether that\u2019s fighting with another animal or being involved in an accident. Injured pets found by members of the public are usually taken to a local vet practice, who will treat the animal while also trying to track down the owner. As long as your pet is microchipped and the details are up to date, you\u2019ll be able to get your pet back on the road to recovery. They\u2019ll certainly be glad to see you while they\u2019re licking their wounds!<\/p>\n Things to consider about microchipping<\/strong><\/p>\n If you want to know more about getting your pet microchipped, get in touch and we\u2019ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.\u00a0 There\u2019s also some information available on the Government website which you may find useful www.gov.uk\/get-your-dog-microchipped<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Keeping our pets safe is important to all of us as pet owners. They trust us with their care and protection and, as well as feeding, exercising and cuddling them, that includes identifying them so that we can be reunited if we are parted. A microchip literally identifies your pet as belonging to you. It<\/p>\n\n