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?
It is a requirement 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 addtion to this there is also a legal requirmenr that your information and your pet’s information is kept up to date as this is also a legal requiment.
How does a microchip work
When a person of authority scans a microchip, they are shown on the scanner the code of the microchip. They then search for the wner by putting this code into a site that is registered by DERA to store pet microchip data.
Transferring Your Microchip To Lost Paws?
By law only one database company can hold the microchip records 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 chip.
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.