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Scan this QR code o head to the RSPCA website:

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Scan this QR code o head to the RSPCA website:

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Microchipping does not hurt your pet it will just feel like a normal vaccination.

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Every year some 250,000 pets go missing. Microchipping greatly increases the chances of them being found – much better than a collar identification tag which can fall off, break or be removed. If a pet is stolen and recovered by the police or local authority, a microchip may be the only way to identify and contact the owner.

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It’s important that the person fitting the microchip is trained and qualified to do so.

Check which microchips they use, as some might not be picked up by microchip scanners in the UK, which means if your pet is ever lost, anyone that finds your pet will struggle to find their microchip number.

Check which microchip database your pet’s microchip is registered to, and make sure you check with the database company that your details have been registered.

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According to the latest regional statistics South East, East Midlands and North West dog owners are leading the pack in taking action to chip their dog, with over one million, 959,000 and almost 900,000 dogs chipped, respectively. In the South West over 717,000 have added their details, followed by 648,000 in the West Midlands and 510,000 in the North East. Busy Londoners are trailing behind with an estimated 485,000 dog details added.

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It's now a legal requirement to have any dog over the age of eight weeks microchipped in England and Wales.

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It's now a legal requirement to have any dog over the age of eight weeks microchipped in England and Wales.

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From 6 April 2016 owners of dogs found by the police or local authorities not to have a microchip will have the benefits explained to them and be given a short period to comply with the microchipping law. If they do not, they could face a fine of up to £500.

Already 7.34 million dogs are microchipped in the UK.

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Who can microchip my dog and how much does it cost?

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Who can microchip my dog and how much does it cost?

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You can arrange for your local vet to microchip your dog, prices will vary however they’ll usually charge around £15.

Some local animal charities and organisations, as well as some local authorities also offer microchipping. Some will offer it for free, however prices will again vary.