Microchipping
This coverage explores microchipping in the UK petcare industry, focusing on its role in pet identification, welfare, and compliance with legal requirements. Pet Gazette reports on regulatory changes, technological advancements, market trends, and initiatives from suppliers, veterinary practices, and welfare organisations. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into microchipping services, product innovations, and opportunities to support responsible pet ownership through retail and service offerings.
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Apr- 2025 -10 AprilRegulation
Responsible breeders priced out, says Puppies.co.uk
Puppies.co.uk has said that responsible breeders are being priced out of the market with some breeders reporting that local council licensing fees have risen by up to 25%. A survey from the company has found that breeding costs now range from £3,000 to over £12,000 per litter. Some of the…
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Mar- 2025 -5 MarchRetailers
Jollyes names opening date for Chichester and Pontefract stores
Jollyes has confirmed its next two new stores, in Chichester and Pontefract will both open on Friday 14 March at 10.00am. Both new stores will provide pet owners to Jollyes’ raw food frozen ‘shop-in-shop’ and community pet clinics which will offer essential vet services such as microchipping and vaccinations. Jollyes…
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Feb- 2025 -11 FebruaryVeterinary
Over a third of owners struggle to afford microchipping, RSPCA finds
Over a third of cat owners struggle with the cost of microchipping their pets, according to data from the RSPCA. Alongside this, one in 10 (11%) people are still unaware that cats in England must be microchipped under a new law. Having an indoor cat they didn’t believe needed to…
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Jul- 2024 -4 JulyRetailers
Jollyes unveils revamped Newcastle store
Jollyes has announced the relaunch of its store in Newcastle following an extensive refurbishment. The revamped store will include Jollyes’ raw food frozen ‘shop-in-shop’ as well as a community pet clinic. The clinic will offer services such as microchipping and vaccinations and will operate on Fridays from 2pm to 7pm…
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Jun- 2024 -12 JuneRetailers
Jollyes to launch Pet Manifesto amid new store openings
UK pet retailer Jollyes has launched a Pet Manifesto in collaboration with the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) ahead of the election. The manifesto lists the top 10 actions a new government should take to support pets and their owners. The group is asking candidates to support one…
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10 JuneGovernment & Legislation
Cat microchipping becomes mandatory
A new legislation has come into force today (10 June) that means all cat owners should have their cats microchipped. The legal deadline was confirmed in legislation laid in March 2023 giving owners over a year to comply with the new requirements. Failing to comply with the law could see…
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May- 2024 -28 MayGovernment & Legislation
Pet Abduction Bill becomes law
Legislation to make pet abduction a criminal offence has received Royal Assent. Under the Pet Abduction Act 2024 – which was a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Anna Firth MP and Lord Black of Brentwood and supported by the government – anyone found guilty of stealing a pet in England…
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9 MayVeterinary
Customers at risk of being overcharged for microchips, warns Jollyes
Jollyes has warned that cat owners could end up paying four times over the odds to have their cat microchipped. The service was found to be as expensive as £54.30 at one of the big six vet chains in a survey conducted at two locations where Jollyes is opening new…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilRetailers
Identi announces partnership with Cats Protection
Identi, the pet protection expert and one of the UK’s longest established pet microchipping services, has signed a five-year partnership with Cats Protection to provide the charity with identichip microchips. The company will also join forces with Cats Protection in a media partnership to raise awareness of microchipping cats. Microchipping…
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May- 2023 -25 MayRetailers
Jollyes unveils revamped Newport, Isle of Wight store
Jollyes has announced it will reopen its Newport store on the Isle of Wight on 27 May, after undergoing a major refurbishment. The store is “one of the first” in the UK to have a frozen raw food ‘shop-in-shop’ providing an extensive range of “high-quality”, “nutritious”, raw meals. The store…
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