Pet ID Chips

ID chipping is a process whereby a small electronic chip - the Tracer Chip - is injected under your pet’s skin where it will remain for the rest of its life. The microchip, hardly bigger than a grain of rice, is designed to sit comfortably under your pet’s skin and the process is quick and painless. Tracer is the most comprehensive animal identification system available in the UK, with benefits that include a secure database managed by the Kennel Club and individual wallets for each pet owner’s documentation.

Each chip has a separate 15-digit identification number which will be unique to your pet and can be read with a scanner used by vets, the RSPCA, dog wardens and the Police. Once ID chipped the details of ownership are logged on a central database so if your pet is recovered after being lost or stolen then once scanned it is easy to reunite pet and owner.

Cats and dogs being taken abroad as part of the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) have to be ID chipped to be eligible for the scheme. ID chipping can be performed at the time of vaccination, whilst under anaesthetic for neutering or simply by appointment.

At present, we are offering a reduced fee of just £19.90 to have your pet microchipped. Please book an appointment by calling in at Reception or by phoning us on (01492) 877049.