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.

May- 2024 -

9 May

Veterinary

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 April

Retailers

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 May

Retailers

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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18 May

Retailers

Jollyes to open in Warrington

Jollyes has announced that it is set to open a new store in Warrington on 27 May. The new store will have a team of 10 and will be led by Jason Chapman who has joined the company from McColls. It will provide pet owners in Warrington access to Jollyes’…
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18 May

Retailers

PetPlace unveils revamped store at Llangefni

PetPlace has opened its doors to its 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store, following renovations. The opening of the new store featured an obstacle course, face painting, free ice cream, microchipping clinics, brand discounts and a host of games and activities for pets and their owners. “World-renowned” animal psychologist Roger Mugford,…
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Mar- 2023 -

14 March

Government & Legislation

Cats must be microchipped under new law

All cats in the UK must be microchipped before they reach 20 weeks old under legislation introduced to Parliament this week. All owners must have their cat microchipped by 10 June 2024 and owners found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted, or…
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Feb- 2023 -

14 February

Retailers

Jollyes to open new Port Glasgow store

Pet retailer Jollyes will open a new store in Port Glasgow, Scotland on 25 February 2023. The 5,000 square feet store, its sixth in Scotland, will employ 12 staff, led by store manager Andria Keelan. Keelan, 28, joins Jollyes after 13 years at Argos. The new store will offer frozen…
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Aug- 2022 -

2 August

Retailers

Jollyes to open first Dorset site

Jollyes has confirmed it will open a new store in Poole at Unit 1C, Wessex Gate East Retail Park on 20 August, marking its first location in Dorset. Set across 5,000 square feet, the store will sell a range of pet food and accessories for dogs, cats, small animals, birds,…
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Mar- 2022 -

22 March

Government & Legislation

Government unveils new reforms to pet microchipping regulations

The Government has unveiled its new reforms to pet microchipping regulations in England. It revealed the proposals will make it easier to reunite lost or stolen cats and dogs with their owners. Improvements include faster access for approved users and regular reminders for keeping records updated which will help improve…
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21 March

Industry News

Government announces fast-track pet licence for Ukrainian refugees

The Government has announced it has put in place new emergency support for those fleeing Ukraine with their pets, allowing people fleeing Ukraine to bring their pets to the UK with any quarantine costs met by the Government. The Animal and Plant Health Agency is providing quick licence approvals and…
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