Microchip your Dog in Halesowen
We would as the owner wish to do all that we possibly can in order to keep our animal safe and a microchip is one of the most crucial aspects. As well as the fact that a microchip is a recommended action for any dog owner to take, in the United Kingdom, microchipping your animal is law.
Dog microchipping in Halesowen will not only have your dog identified if it was ever lost and returned to yourself but will allow us at Local Vets to offer the very best care, we are able to carry out quick and stress free microchipping while carrying out our brilliant veterinary service with care and consideration to you and your animal.
Why Microchipping Your Dog Is Essential
Thousands of dogs disappear every year from the UK and, tragically, most dogs are never returned to their owners. Well-trained and under careful watch dogs also stray, leave gates open or get lost while being walked.
There is also another form of permanent identification: the microchip which unlike collars and tags cannot be lost or removed. There is also the permanent identification tool or the microchip which unlike collars and tags, can not be taken off, lost, etc.
Benefits of microchipping include:
- Permanent identification that cannot be lost
- Compliance with UK law, avoiding fines
- Faster reunions if your dog goes missing
- Protection against theft, as a registered microchip proves ownership
Microchipping dogs in Halesowen is even more essential as they have the opportunity of straying within the city's streets, parks and along its heavy traffic which heightens the risk of pets straying.
Microchipping dogs in Halesowen where the risk is greater with city streets and parks and heavy traffic.
UK Legal Requirements for Dog Microchipping
All dogs in the UK should be micro-chipped by eight weeks old and the owners' contact details must be logged onto the relevant database.
Any owners who fail to have their dog micro-chipped or who keep their contact details updated are liable for a fine up to £500 and the legislation is intended to keep down the number of pets going missing throughout the UK and ensuring that their owners can be found as quickly as possible.
Remember, micro-chipping is compulsory in the eyes of the law for dog owners in Halesowen as in all of the UK and so while it helps dogs' safety, it is also now the legal thing to do.
How Dog Microchipping Works
It is a harmless, simple and permanent method of implanting the microchip which resembles the size of a grain of rice under your pet's skin, typically between the shoulder blades.
The microchip holds its own unique number. This is then linked to a national safe database held by the UK which matches the pet owner's contact information to the chip number when scanned by the vet, animal rescue or local authority, so you can be safely reunited with your pet.
The procedure is very quick:
- Most dogs tolerate it like a routine injection.
- It requires no anaesthetic for healthy dogs.
- The chip lasts a lifetime and does not require maintenance.
Once fitted, the team will then record your dogs' details onto a database that is approved by the UK, and you will be advised on how to keep your contact details up to date. The database system is useless if your contact details are incorrect or out of date.
What to Expect During a Microchipping Appointment
At Local Vets in Halesowen, microchipping your dog is a safe and easy as we can make it for your pet:
- Health Check of Dog: Firstly, we have to check the health of your dog to ensure they are safe to be chipped, all problems with the dog will be treated first.
- The insertion of the chip: The chip is inserted by a needle that is not at all harmful under the dog's skin. It is very quick and most dogs will feel nothing or very little pain at all.
- Database Registration: Your dogs details will then be recorded with a UK approved database including all your up to date contact information.
- Advice and reassurance: We can then give you information as to how you can change your details on the database at any future point, how to make sure they are up to date, and that your dog must also wear a collar and a tag as a form of visual identification.
Our appointments do not tend to be of a long duration and it can be arranged quite simply to microchip your dog, therefore insuring your pet is legally safe and secure.
What Happens If You Don’t Microchip Your Dog?
Here is what can happen if your dog isn't microchipped:
- Legal consequences. You could be fined up to £500.
- The risk of permanently losing your dog as without a chip there is less likelihood it can be returned to you by the shelter.
- The possibility of recovering your lost dog is lower.
Why Dog Microchipping Matters in Halesowen
Things are always going to happen to our pets, even the best trained pet can escape from a gate or door or be frightened on a walk.
The city surrounding of Halesowen, the streets, parks and busy roads are all potential dangers that our pets could become lost. Once a pet has become lost, and the pet has been found by a member of the public, the pet can be permanently identified and the owners reunited in a rapid time.
A local example from the local shelter indicates that dogs with chips get back to their owners within hours, compared to dogs without chips.
Why Choose Local Vets in Halesowen?
Here at Local Vets, we also understand how important it is to keep your dog protected and safe. Our team of experienced professionals have been highly trained in vet procedures and are very animal friendly to give you a hassle-free experience for your microchip.
We provide:
- Experienced, compassionate veterinary staff
- Safe and quick microchipping procedures
- Full UK database registration included
- Guidance on legal compliance and pet care
We are happy to know that our customers in Halesowen, a trusted source, contribute to the safety and well-being of their pets.