June is national pet microchipping month

28 May 2010

Microchipping your pet gives it the best chance of being reunited with you if it gets lost or stolen.

What is microchipping?

A tiny microchip is inserted under the animal's skin. The microchip can be scanned and matched to the owner's details which are kept on a database. Collars and tags can get caught or be removed. Microchipping helps to identify your pet permanently.

Pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits and horses can be microchipped. Contact your local vet for more information.

Collar and tag your dog

Please note, it's a legal requirement for any dog in a public place to have a collar and tag with up-to-date details. Owners can be fined if their dog hasn't got them.

• Dog wardens
• Lost dogs

Special offers for microchipping month

The Petlog microchipping database website has a list of events taking place this June (see link below).

The UK PETtrac database is running a special promotion during June. Visit their website for more details using the link below.