28/08/2025
Make sure your pet is microchipped and the contact details are up to date!
‼️MICROCHIPPING ‼️
According to Petguard 40% of dogs go missing in their lifetime! Microchipping is quick and easy to get done, and it will help you get your dog back if they go missing. It’s now a legal requirement to have any dog over the age of eight weeks microchipped in England and Wales. So make sure your dog’s chip is updated with your most recent address and telephone numbers!
🔸HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF MY DOG IS MICROCHIPPED OR IF MY DETAILS ARE CORRECT?🔸
If your dog is microchipped, you should have a confirmation letter or email, including an ID or reference number as well as a microchip number. If you know which database your pet is registered on, you can check your details are up-to-date by logging in online. You can also contact the database team over the phone.
To find out whether your dog is microchipped, or to find out the microchip number, take them along to your local vet and have them scanned. Once you have the microchip number, you can use a chip checker online to find out who they’re registered with.
🔸WHAT HAPPENS IF I DONT GET MY DOG MICROCHIPPED OR I DONT UPDATE MY DETAILS? 🔸
A dog is only exempt from being microchipped if a vet certifies in writing that they can’t be microchipped for health reasons.
If your dog isn’t microchipped and registered on an approved database, you could be served with a notice ordering you to microchip your dog. You’ll have 21 days to do so or you may be liable to pay a £500 fine and could face criminal prosecution.
If your contact details change and you don’t update them on the database, then you could also receive a notice and may be liable to pay a fine of £500.
