Should I Microchip My Dog?

Yes, its simple to do and gives you the best chance of finding your dog if he ever got lost/stolen.

What is a Microchip?

Microchip

A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice. It consists of a tiny computer chip housed in a type of glass made to be compatible with living tissue. This chip stays inside your pet for its entire life and is linked up to the pet owners contact details and other relevant information. Pet microchip identification is kept on a database so that the information can be continually updated as necessary. If a dog is found or ends up at an animal shelter, then the shelter will scan the microchip to retrieve the microchip number. They will call the people who administer the microchip database and all the information will be retrieved, allowing the owners to be notified and collect their pet.

How is it implanted?
The microchip is implanted between the dog’s shoulder blades under the skin with a needle and special syringe. The process is similar to getting a vaccination, little to no pain is experienced – most dogs do not seem to even feel it being implanted.

Cost of a Microchip?
Prices do vary across the UK, on average around £20 – £30

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