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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Jul- 2016 -11 JulyCurrent Affairs
DEFRA confirms microchipping regulations
Individuals who microchip cats, ferrets and rabbits must meet certain criteria to comply with regulations, according to VetSkill. Since The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 came into effect last year, providing clear details about who can legally implant microchips into dogs, there has been ongoing confusion over who can…
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8 JulyCurrent Affairs
Charity launches Puppy Pledge
An animal charity has launched a Puppy Pledge asking those who have brought a dog to sign, in an attempt to help prevent irresponsible breeding. The National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) claimed that whilst it would always prefer people to rehome a rescue dog, sometimes it is the right choice for…
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May- 2016 -13 MayEvents
Ancol sponsors Birmingham Dogs Home’s event
Pet accessories company Ancol is sponsoring Birmingham Dogs Home’s ‘Walk in the Park’ to raise money for stray dogs. Last year’s event raised £2,000 for the charity. The walk will be held June 5, 2016 at Walsall Arboretum. Walks will take place from 9:30am in scheduled time slots around a 3km route…
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Apr- 2016 -7 AprilCurrent Affairs
Demand rises for cat containment as Croydon cat killings persist
A UK based company has seen an unprecedented amount of enquiries as the London Cat Killer continues to claim more victims. ProtectaPet® designs, manufactures, exports and installs cat containment products. The proliferation of cat killings and mutilations in London and Gloucestershire has propelled cat containment products into the minds of anxious cat owners. Simon…
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5 AprilCurrent Affairs
More than one million dogs still not microchipped
More than one million dogs in the UK are still to be microchipped, according to the latest statistics from Defra. A significantly higher number of dog owners’ contact details are also not up to date on their microchip record, with only one day to go until microchipping of dogs becomes compulsory…
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5 AprilCurrent Affairs
Veterinary associations reassure owners of microchipping safety
Veterinary associations have joined forces to assure pet owners that microchipping their dogs is safe, ahead of tomorrows law change. Responding to recent media coverage in a joint statement, BVA and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) said: “We are shocked by the scaremongering and irresponsible headlines urging people to…
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1 AprilEditorial
Compulsory microchipping for dogs is only days away
On April 6 2016, microchipping becomes compulsory for all dogs in the UK. The change will have the biggest impact in Britain; chipping has been mandatory in Northern Ireland since 2012. Under the new rules, dogs’ keepers are responsible for having their pet microchipped and registered to an approved database by…
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1 AprilFunny
MedicAnimal to microchip all UK staff ahead of April 6 deadline
Online pet supply retailer, MedicAnimal, has today announced that in line with the April 6 deadline, it will be microchipping all UK staff alongside their pets. The move, which will affect MedicAnimal’s staff across the UK, is being taken in a show of solidarity with dogs owned by customers across…
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Mar- 2016 -8 MarchCurrent Affairs
New website launched to boost awareness of compulsory microchipping
The Kennel Club and Petlog has launched www.chipitcheckit.co.uk, a new website to help make the new law regarding the compulsory microchipping of dogs as straightforward as possible for dog owners. The website is a one-stop shop for everything owners need to know about compulsory microchipping, from checking a microchip to advice,…
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7 MarchCurrent Affairs
Defra reminds dog owners of change to microchipping law
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has circulated information reminding dog owners of the upcoming changes to microchipping laws. The new rules, which come into force in England, will not only protect the welfare of dogs and promote responsible ownership, but also make it easier to track…
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