Microchipping your cat is an essential aspect of pet ownership, ensuring that if your cat ever gets lost or escapes, a microchip will be the key to a happy reunion. Starting in June 2024, microchipping will become mandatory for all cats, making this a crucial step for every cat owner.
For those seeking reliable and compassionate cat microchipping services, Croft Vets is the practise for you. Our team of experienced professionals prioritises the health and well-being of your pet, using the most accurate and advanced technology available. At Croft Vets, we understand the importance of cat microchipping as a vital procedure in safeguarding your beloved furry friend.
What is Cat Microchipping?
Cat 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 and every microchip has a unique number, which can be read by a portable scanner, which most vets, including Crofts Vets, local authorities and rescue homes have access to, which means your contact details can be easily obtained from the central microchipping database in an emergency. After your cat has been scanned and identified as your pet by their microchip, a simple phone call can reunite you with your pet.
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Microchipping For Cats
Believe it or not, microchipping is not only for dogs, but also for cats, ferrets, rabbits, snakes, parrot, tortoises and horses. Now that it is also a legal requirement for cats to be microchipped by the time they are 20 weeks old, there's never been better time to get in tocub with your local vets to get your feline friend microchipped. It is also worth noting, that if you are planning on taking your pet abroad, they must be microchipped and have a pet passport. At Crofts Vets, all our microchips comply with the International Standard (ISO) and can therefore be recognised by scanners abroad when used in the Pet Passport scheme.
Sedation is not necessary for the implantation of the microchip as the procedure only causes minimal discomfort and can even be completed in a routine consultation. There's no need to worry if you don't know if your cat is microchipped. It's very easy to check for the presence of a microchip using a scanner. We can arrange for a member of the team at Crofts Vets to scan your cat and check for a chip. Rest assured, we all always check that your pet hasn’t already got a working microchip before planning to implant a new one.
At the time of your implantation appointment, you will be asked to complete a registration form, from which your details are then submitted to a national database by a Crofts Vets team member. Your details and contact information are kept on the online database for your pet’s lifetime, and the fee for this is included in the initial cost of implantation.
It is important to update any changes to your contact details as soon as possible, especially if your phone number changes or is no longer in use. Otherwise, when a pet goes missing we won't be able to reunite them with their owner through a simple phone call.
Get Your Cat Microchipped Today
For more information, please speak to one of our friendly team members at our practice by contacting Crofts Vets. Microchipping your cat is the best way to increase the chances of lost or stray cats being reunited with their owner. Increase your own chances if your cat ever goes missing and ensure you stay abide by the government's new legislation by booking your appointment today!
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