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The microchip is the size of a grain of rice.
Microchipping
Microchipping is an easy and effective way of making sure your pet will be reunited with you if they are ever lost.
The chip as you can see form the picture is as small as a grain of rice and is injected into the scruff of an animals neck so that rescue centres, wardens and vets can scan for the owner's details which are kept on a central database.
Some other points to consider:
Make sure your dog wears a collar and tag displaying owner's contact details - a legal requirement since 1992 under The Control Of Dogs Order.
Cats in particular should be microchipped as they commonly wander off and if they are not chipped sadly end up in rehoming centres whilst their true owner never discovers what happened to them.
Microchipping is a legal requirement for all horses and ponies born after 1 July 2009 (with a very few specific exceptions for moorland ponies in designated areas).
PLEASE remember to change your registered details when you move home. We have had chipped animals brought in as strays to our hospital however the microchip details are incorrect and the owner cannot be traced. All you need to do is call 08444 633999 and update your details.
