MICROCHIPPING is a reliable and secure way of ensuring that your pet is permanently identified, helping to protect against pet theft and help reunite lost pets with their owners.

The chips themselves are tiny, just about the size of a grain of rice, and they are injected under the skin, typically in the scruff of the neck in cats and dogs.

The procedure can sting a little, but any discomfort is soon forgotten and far outweighed by the long-term benefits of microchipping for both pets and owners.

As you may have heard, the government recently announced that it is planning to make microchipping compulsory for dogs, and this legislation is expected to be implemented in around three- years-time.

The aim is to reduce the issues of stray dogs, improve the traceability of puppies to combat puppy farming, and help reduce dog attacks by making prosecution of irresponsible owners easier.

Microchipping is something we at Vet’s Klinic definitely recommend, and with the law changing soon, make sure your pets are protected and legal by ensuring they are chipped.

It’s not an expensive process; we offer microchipping from just £9.50 when you book and pay online.