Microchipping your pet
Why Microchip your pet?We cannot stress the importance of ensuring your pet has some form of identity. Not only is it compulsory by law that your pet wears a collar and identity tag, but it is also strongly advised that you get your pet micro chipped, as unlike a collar that may break or a tag that might fall off however micro chipping offers a permanent method of identification. So by micro chipping your pet you can be safe in the knowledge that you have done everything in your power to ensure that if your pet strays and is found without a collar and tag that he/she can scanned, identified and returned home safely.
About Micro chipping...
The microchip is a small device that is about the size of a grain of rice. Each microchip contains an exclusive number which the owners details are connected to and stored on the PetLog database.
The microchip is inserted under the skin in the shoulder area of the pet during a quick and simple procedure much like an injection.
Can your pet be Microchipped?
It is possible for most pets to be implanted with a microchip. In just a few minutes dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and rabbits can be micro chipped. In addition, although the procedure is more complicated pets such as birds and reptiles can also be microchipped however this is a less simple procedure and may involve sedation.
If you are interested in getting your pet microchipped then simply contact your local vet.