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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Mar- 2017 -2 MarchLatest News
International vet takes part in Mayhew training programme for the first time
The Mayhew Animal Home recently had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Ioannis Fouskis from Crete, Greece, as part of The Mayhew’s International Vet Training Programme. Dr. Ioannis Fouskis, who is a private vet and also volunteers and helps at the animal welfare organisation, Crete Animal Welfare Society, spent two weeks…
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Jan- 2017 -13 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Garden centre chain launches new Pet and Aquatics Centre
Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea, Farnham, has launched its new Pets and Aquatics Centre. The Garden Centre chain has invested more than £100,000 to create a new layout and look for the centre. To celebrate the opening of its new Pets & Aquatics Centre, Squire’s are holding a special “Pets & Aquatics…
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Oct- 2016 -6 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Updating dog microchipping ‘needs a rethink’, claims MedicAnimal
Six months after the introduction of compulsory microchipping of dogs in England, Andrew Bucher, chief veterinary officer and co-founder of MedicAnimal, has questioned elements of the scheme and whether it can be effective in the long term. Figures reported last week by animal charity Dogs Trust show more than 4,700…
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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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