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Microchipping is a simple procedure that enables your pet to be identified, wherever they are
Microchipping is a simple procedure that enables your pet to be identified should he/she become lost or stolen. The microchip is implanted under the skin in the neck by a one-off injection. The chip contains an unique individual identification number which is then stored along with your contact details on a national database. Once animals are found and scanned they can be quickly reunited with their owners.
900 pets go missing every day in the UK. Should your pet go missing, by microchipping your pet you are increasing your chances of being reconciled considerably.ts an missing for a variety of reasons, they can become scared during firework season or in a thunderstorm, wander too far from a new house or become lost on a walk away from your home area. Collars and Igs can become detached making it impossible for your pet to be identified. At Usk Vets, we use Tracer Advance microchips because of their unique benefits:
Implanting a microchip is just like giving your pet an injection into the skin of the neck. A unique Tracer code is linked to the national 24-hour Petlog database. When your pet is found most vets, animal charities and local dog homes will have a scanner and be able to read the Tracer microchip and find you pet’s details with Petlog so that you have every chance of being reunited with your pet really quickly.
In Wales from 1st March 2015 it will become compulsory to have your dog microchipped.
If you would like more information on microchipping your pet then contact one of our receptionists on 01291 672637.
If you are a horse owner it may be of interest to learn that all foals born from 2009 onwards must now be microchipped.
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