On 6th April 2016, dog microchipping became a legal requirement in the UK. 94% of dogs in the UK have now been microchipped. We are a mobile service and perform the procedure at your home, saving you time and money.

Considerations for Microchipping

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• Long-lasting: Microchips are designed to last for the life of your pet. They do not need to be charged or replaced. There are no batteries.

• Some chips migrate: Some microchips have been known to migrate from the area between the shoulder blades. The instructions for scanning emphasise the need to scan the dog’s entire body, including the limbs.

• It requires a universal scanner: A microchipped pet can be easily identified if found by a shelter or veterinary office in possession of a universal scanner. However, some shelters and veterinary offices do not have these or any scanners, especially in rural areas.

• Some chips are old and not detectable: Depending on the brand of microchip and the year it was implanted, even so-called universal scanners may not be able to detect the microchip. This mainly applies to old chips or those implanted in foreign countries. Most new microchips are usually compatible with universal scanners.