Microchipping Near Me: Ledbury Vets

Leadon Vale Vets will microchip your cats and dogs, following legal requirements, as well as other smaller animals such as rabbits. If you do not have your dog or cat microchipped, you can be fined, and it is a top priority for all pet wonders to ensure their pet is microchipped with up-to-date details. 

Microchipping near me is a way of protecting your pet should they ever go missing, as they can be returned to you when found. It is paramount that you keep your contact details and address up to date on the microchipping database so you have a better chance of your pet returning to you. 

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How Microchipping Works

You only require an ordinary consultation for your pet to be microchipped and it requires no anaesthesia as it’s a quick, painless procedure. 

A microchip will be inserted under the scruff of your pet's fur, typically between their shoulders. They may feel a pinch, however, it’s over quickly and they don’t require any pain relief. You will be asked to fill out a form to provide all your details which will be added to a database. All microchips can be scanned by vets or shelters.

If you adopt a pet from a shelter, the shelter will ask you to provide details to update their microchips. If you get your pet from a breeder, they should come microchipped- and they should have asked you for details to upload to the microchipping database before they come home with you. If you are not sure if your cat or dog is microchipped, then microchipping near me can be checked by your vet.

 

Microchipping Near Me: The Benefits

Microchips are designed to provide details of ownership so that lost or stolen pets can be returned to their homes when found by someone. They also provide all medical history of your pet, so that if found by someone, their health can be questioned more easily, with any conditions or medicines listed.

Microchipping near me lasts a lifetime. Once implanted, your pet's microchip remains in use for life and you only need to update it if your contact details change, such as moving home address or a new phone number.

Got a cat flap? You can purchase cat flaps that only open up for your cats if their microchip is detected. You can stop neighbours' cats wandering into your home with cat microchipping cat flaps!

 

Does the Pet Health for Life Plan Cover Microchipping?

Leadon Vale offers pet health for life plans for pet owners. Our plan covers a range of consultations, procedures and pet preventatives that aim to make vet visits more affordable. For more information on our pet plans- see here.


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