Microchipping

Council fines for not microchipping a dog vary by 500 percent

The fines issued to pet owners by councils to those who have failed to microchip their dog as legally required…

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Microchipping stats ‘fall far short of the Government’s claim’

Despite the UK Government’s claim this year that 95 percent of all dogs are now microchipped, a new report published…

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Cat charity calls for mandatory microchipping

Animal welfare charity, Cats Protection, has called for the mandatory microchipping of cats after figures show that two in three…

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Updating dog microchipping ‘needs a rethink’, claims MedicAnimal

Six months after the introduction of compulsory microchipping of dogs in England, Andrew Bucher, chief veterinary officer and co-founder of…

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DEFRA confirms microchipping regulations

Individuals who microchip cats, ferrets and rabbits must meet certain criteria to comply with regulations, according to VetSkill. Since The…

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Veterinary associations reassure owners of microchipping safety

Veterinary associations have joined forces to assure pet owners that microchipping their dogs is safe, ahead of tomorrows law change.…

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Compulsory microchipping for dogs is only days away

On April 6 2016, microchipping becomes compulsory for all dogs in the UK. The change will have the biggest impact in…

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New website launched to boost awareness of compulsory microchipping

The Kennel Club and Petlog has launched www.chipitcheckit.co.uk, a new website to help make the new law regarding the compulsory…

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Defra reminds dog owners of change to microchipping law

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has circulated information reminding dog owners of the upcoming changes to…

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68 percent of pet owners not aware of the new microchipping law

Almost three quarters of owners are not aware of the new microchipping law with one in four still not having…

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