Protect Your Cat with Blythwood Vets Cat Microchipping Services
Cat microchipping offers peace of mind by ensuring your pet has a permanent form of identification. One of the biggest concerns for cat owners is their pet going missing—whether through an accident or wandering too far from home.
If someone finds your lost cat, a microchip greatly increases the chances of being reunited. This tiny chip, about the size of a grain of rice, is implanted under your cat’s skin and contains essential information that stays with them for life.
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New Legal Requirements for Cat Microchipping
From 10 June 2024, it will be mandatory for all cats in England over 20 weeks old to be microchipped. Failure to comply with this new law could result in a fine of up to £500.
Each microchip has a unique number that can be read by a scanner, which is accessible to most vets, local authorities, and rescue centres, including all Blythwood Vets branches. This system makes it easy to identify lost cats and reunite them with their owners through a simple phone call.
Don’t delay—protect your cat and ensure compliance with the law by booking a cat microchipping appointment today.
Why Cat Microchipping is Important
Cats are naturally curious and independent, which means they may wander far from home. Unlike collars and ID tags, which can break or fall off, a microchip is a permanent form of identification that cannot be lost or removed.
If your cat goes missing, the unique number stored in their microchip can be scanned and linked to your contact details in a central database, helping to reunite you with your pet quickly. This simple and effective method gives pet owners peace of mind. Our experienced team at Blythwood Vets provides expert microchipping services, ensuring the process is safe, quick, and effective.
If you plan to take your cat abroad, a microchip is also essential for obtaining a pet health certificate and meeting travel requirements.
Cat Microchipping Procedure
If you're worried about sedating your cat, then you'll be pleased to know that sedation is not necessary for the implantation of the microchip. This is because the procedure causes only minimal discomfort and can be done in a routine consultation. The team at Blythwood Vets can arrange for a member of the team at one of our branches to scan your cat and check for a working chip.
And don't worry if you can't remember (or don't know) if your pet is microchipped as it is very easy to check for a microchip using a scanner. Rest assured, we all always check that an animal hasn’t already got a microchip before implanting a new one.
On the day of implant, you will be asked to complete a registration form, from which your details are then submitted to a national database by a Blythwood Vets team member. These details are kept on the database for your pet’s lifetime, and the fee for this service is included within the cost of implantation.
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Book Your Cat Microchipping Appointment Today
At Blythwood Vets, we offer trusted, professional cat microchipping services in North London. Whether you're ensuring compliance with the latest UK laws or simply taking extra precautions for your cat’s safety, we’re here to help.
It is important to update any changes to your contact details as soon as possible as this information will be used to reunite you with your cat if they ever become lost.
At Blythwood Vets we have four branches that cover the North-West London area for your convenience. To book an appointment for cat microchipping or contact one of our team for more information, give us a call today!
