Cat microchipping you can trust in Oldbury
Need a microchip for your cat in Oldbury? Look no further than Local Vets! Our safe, legal and most affordable microchipping services are ideal for your cat and ensure you are compliant with the law.
Microchipping your cat in England is not just a legal requirement but gives you the best chance of having your cat returned safely should they be lost. We can arrange a quick appointment, in and around Oldbury for your microchip.
Why Cat Microchipping Is Important for Oldbury Pet Owners
Cats are by their nature curious and will often venture outside the boundary of their garden. In areas like Oldbury, which are bounded by busy roads and contain suburban communities and green spaces, the range for even the timid cats may extend further than a person would expect.
A microchip is a permanent identification form that the cat will never be able to lose or have removed. If your cat is recovered and taken to a local veterinarian or rescue shelter, they will be scanned for a microchip, and your contact details immediately returned.
Most owners of Oldbury based cats consider a microchip to be good insurance as well as providing a certain level of legal protection.
Is Cat Microchipping a Legal Requirement in Oldbury?
Yes, the law covers the entire country, including Oldbury, with owners legally required to microchip cats before they are 20 weeks old and ensure that their contact details are correct and current.
This requirement is in place whether cats are indoors or have access to outside, as owners are often caught out if their pet makes a run for freedom.
Inability to comply with the law may result in owners being fined so it's vital that you get your cat microchipped at your local vet as soon as you can.
What to Expect From a Cat Microchipping Appointment
A lot of cat owners are amazed how quick and easy the process actually is.
When it is put in, the microchip will be placed just beneath the skin of your cats back, located between their shoulder blades, this does not take any longer than a normal injection would. The whole procedure of placing and scanning will usually only take up a few minutes.
No anaesthetic is required and it usually takes cats no trouble at all. Once it has been placed under the skin of your cat it will be scanned and its details logged onto a safe database. Then you and your cat will both have some long-lasting identification.
When Should You Microchip Your Cat?
Kittens normally get microchipped between 8 to 12 weeks of age, although legally they need to be before 20 weeks. In Oldbury most owners opt to have the microchipping done at the same time as vaccination just to save an extra visit, the choice is yours.
If your cat is old and hasn't been microchipped, it is perfectly fine to get your cat done at any time.
How Much Does Cat Microchipping Cost in Oldbury?
One of the cheapest ways you can protect your cat is by microchipping. This procedure in Oldbury and the local West Midlands area costs on average from £10-£30 depending on where you go.
Local Vets offers these services to you with reasonable prices while you are being offered the best and most professional service possible, also you are being provided with registration of your microchip, so when you leave the practice, you have confidence that everything has been done properly.
What Happens After Your Cat Is Microchipped?
After your cat has been microchipped the information for the vet or shelter in your database will be connected to the number in your microchip. When someone finds your cat and take them to the vet/rescue centre, they will be able to scan the chip and phone you up straight away!
The microchip will not be keeping the information itself, just having the information in your data base as an account to be looked up, so you should keep the information in the database current (like if you move house or if your phone number changes you must tell your microchip company).
Why Microchipping Is So Important for Cats
When your cat is microchipped, your contact details are placed on a national database, in a secure way. If your cat is ever lost and recovered, within the Oldbury area or beyond, the microchip can be read by a vet or animal rescue, and they can contact you direct to return your cat to you.
If you move house or change your telephone number, then it is important that the data is kept updated. The chip itself doesn't change, but the details associated with it must be kept correct.
Why Choose Local Vets for Cat Microchipping in Oldbury?
Getting it all sorted at your local trusted vets can ease your stress and make it more relaxing. At Local Vets, we are committed to providing you with the same relaxation, professionalism and efficiency, for yourself as for your cat.
The process can take time, but our vets have had many years of handling animals and performing procedures, so we know how to make it quick and as pain free for the cat as possible.
The registration details would also be completed by us, so nothing further for you to do. This provides cats owners in the area of Oldbury with the easiest possible option.