Important update to our Out of Hours service
From Friday 3rd – Monday 6th October, our out of hours service will be temporarily moving to Pennard Vets Tonbridge, while essential maintenance work takes place at our Sevenoaks practice.
Here’s what this means:
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Why microchipping is important for all pets
Microchipping is the easiest and most effective way to ensure that your pet is returned to you if they ever become lost or are stolen.
It’s a quick and painless procedure that will mean that your pet will always be able to be identified – and, as long as you keep your details up to date on the national database. This means they can be reunited with you as soon as possible.
It should be noted that it is a legal requirement for all dogs and cats to be microchipped, by the ages of eight and 20 weeks respectively. You can be fined up to £500 if your dog is not microchipped.
If your pet is lost and isn’t microchipped, please do not hesitate to come forward to collect them if they are found. You have 21 days to comply with the law before the fine is enforced and we will work with you to ensure they’re microchipped in time to avoid this. Being reunited with your pet is the most important thing!
We are also happy to, and in fact encourage, microchipping for other pets, too.
A microchip is a tiny computer chip that is implanted into the loose skin at the back of your pet’s neck.
As our vets have to use a needle to impact the chip, your pet may feel a small amount of discomfort – but only for a few seconds. There is no pain, and many pets may not notice that anything has happened!
It contains a unique code that matches to a database where your contact details are also stored.
If your pet does become lost or is stolen, local authorities such as vets, dog wardens or police officers can scan for the chip, identify your pet, and contact you to arrange returning them to you.
It is a safe and permanent form of identification, and causes no discomfort for your pet – in fact, they won’t even know that the microchip is there.
Microchipping is the most reliable way to ensure your pet can be identified and returned to you if they become lost or are stolen.
It provides a permanent form of identification that cannot be lost or removed, unlike collars or tags.
It’s essential to keep your contact details up to date.
To update your information:
If you’re unsure of the database, we can scan your pet to retrieve the microchip number and guide you accordingly.
A microchip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, implanted under the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades.
The procedure is quick and causes minimal discomfort, similar to a routine vaccination.
Once in place, the microchip remains inactive until scanned.
Yes, microchipping is included at no additional cost for members of our Pet Health Club.
Yes, it is a legal requirement for:
Failure to comply can result in a fine of up to £500.
If your pet is found without a microchip, you have 21 days to have them microchipped to avoid penalties.
Absolutely. While it’s a legal requirement for cats and dogs, we recommend microchipping for other pets like rabbits and ferrets to help ensure they’re safe and easy to identify.
Each microchip contains a unique identification number linked to your contact details in a national database.
If your pet is found, authorities can scan the chip, retrieve your information, and contact you to arrange a reunion.
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We are delighted to be able to offer microchipping at the above branches. We appreciate that this might mean a journey from your usual site but we can assure you the level of service is just the same and the team will be delighted to look after you.
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How do I change my details?
Unlike collars and tags, microchips cannot get lost. However, it is only effective if you remember to keep your contact details up-to-date.
There are a range of national databases in which pets may be registered. Once you know where your pet is registered, you must ensure that any changes to your name, contact details or address are updated on the correct database.
Otherwise, you run the risk of anyone finding your pet being unable to return them to you.
It is also important to note that if you are getting a new pet, it is your responsibility to find out whether they are microchipped, and to either update their ownership information on their microchip database if they have previously had the procedure, or to arrange for them to be microchipped if not.
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