Microchip Information
What Is A Microchip?​
A chip is a tiny radio transmitter, each when scanned emits a signal that is usually a 15 digit long sequence of numbers.​
Each chip has a unique digit code. If you want to find out more go to the relevant section in the FAQ’s for more answers​.
Must I Get My Pet Microchipped?​
By law that you must microchip your dog by eight weeks of age. Failure to do so could result in a fine up to £500. In addition to this there is also a necessity that your information and your pet’s information is kept up to date as this is also a legally required.
How does a microchip work​
When a person of authority scans a microchip number that they see on their scanner they then search for the owner by putting this code into an compliant DEFRA registered database website.
Transferring Your Microchip To Lost Paws?
By law only one compliant DEFRA approved database company can hold the microchip number record of a pet, so if you are accepting our offer of free microchip registration do remember to notify your original database that you have moved your microchip.​
The Microchip Law
Further details on the law surrounding the microchipping of dogs can be found by clicking on the links below:​
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2015/9780111125243 (England)​
https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-microchipped (England)​
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cat-microchipping-to-be-made-mandatory​
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2015/1990/made (Wales)​
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2016/9780111030127 (Scotland)​
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/dog-licensing-and-microchipping (Northern Ireland)
Micro ID Technologies Ltd
Our microchips are supplied by the above company who have been in the industry for over 30 years. For further information about the microchips and for prices please click the button below.