Keeping our pets safe is important to all of us as pet owners. They trust us with their care and protection and microchipping can help with keeping them safe.<\/p>\n
As the Aldershot Vets explain that a microchip identifies your pet as belonging to you. It contains a unique reference number which links to your details as an owner, stored on a central database.<\/p>\n
By scanning this microchip, this data is then accessible for the person scanning your pet.<\/p>\n
You may be concerned that microchipping is an intrusive process, but the chip is tiny \u2013 the size of a grain of rice \u2013 and the procedure takes seconds; it doesn\u2019t require an anaesthetic or sedation. It\u2019s usually inserted under the skin in the scruff of the neck and under the skin around the neck for horses. Once it\u2019s there, you (or your pet) won\u2019t even notice it.<\/p>\n
Hopefully you\u2019ll never need to use the microchip, because your pet will live a safe, happy and long life with you. But there may be circumstances where you\u2019ll be glad it\u2019s there, such as:<\/p>\n
If your pet gets lost<\/strong> If your pet is stolen<\/strong> Without a microchip you wouldn\u2019t be able to trace them. Databases can also mark your pet as \u2018stolen\u2019 so when a practice, kennels or other place scans their microchip they can search to see if they have been reported as lost or stolen.<\/p>\n If your pet is involved in an accident<\/strong> If your pet is microchipped and the details are up to date, you\u2019ll be able to get your pet back on the road to recovery. They\u2019ll certainly be glad to see you while they\u2019re licking their wounds!<\/p>\n Things to consider about microchipping <\/strong><\/p>\n If you want to know more about getting your pet microchipped, get in touch with one of our vet practices and we\u2019ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.\u00a0 Our vet practices include: Cathcart & Winn Vets in Aldershot, Cathcart & Winn Vets in Farnham.<\/p>\n There is also some information available on the government website which you may find useful: www.gov.uk\/get-your-dog-microchipped <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Keeping our pets safe is important to all of us as pet owners. They trust us with their care and protection and microchipping can help with keeping them safe. As the Aldershot Vets explain that a microchip identifies your pet as belonging to you. It contains a unique reference number which links to your details … <\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s easily done \u2013 even the most careful of owners are at risk of their pet running away: whether it\u2019s a dog that runs across the open fields; a rabbit that escapes; a horse that bolts; or a cat who gets stuck in a neighbour\u2019s shed. Vets in Farnham explain that when your pet is found, it will likely be taken to a local vet practice or a charity rescue home. One quick scan of the microchip and a phone call later, your pet is back where they belong \u2013 with you!<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s an unfortunate reality that some pets \u2013 especially purebreds with high value \u2013 are stolen to order and resold.<\/p>\n
\nOutdoor pets, especially cats, are prone to injury, whether that\u2019s fighting with another animal or being involved in an accident. Injured pets found by members of the public are usually taken to a local vet practice who will treat the animal while also trying to track down the owner.<\/p>\n\n