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.

Apr- 2016 -

1 April

Editorial

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 April

Funny

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 March

Current 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 March

Current 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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Feb- 2016 -

23 February

Current Affairs

68 percent of pet owners not aware of the new microchipping law

Almost three quarters of owners are not aware of the new microchipping law with one in four still not having their dog chipped. In April 2016, it becomes law in England and Scotland that all dogs have to be microchipped by eight weeks old. Research commissioned by Pets at Home revealed…
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12 February

Current Affairs

Ferret owners urged to microchip pets

Ferret owners are being urged to microchip pets after a trio has been left to find new homes. Romeo, Juliet and Cariad are ferrets currently being cared for at RSPCA’s Newport Animal Centre. Animal centre manager Debbie Caffull said: “Romeo, Juliet and Cariad have been in our care for far too long…
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Jun- 2015 -

5 June

Industry News

Nearly half of UK cats are not microchipped

Only 4.1m of the UK’s 7.4m owned cats are microchipped, according to a recent announcement by Cats Protection. The charity released the findings after carrying out a joint survey with the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association. The results coincide with National Microchipping Month this June. The research, which covered regional variations,…
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Feb- 2015 -

25 February

Editorial

ARE ALL DOGS READY FOR MICROCHIPPING?

Compulsory microchipping for dogs in England is only a year away. New regulations come into effect from April 6th 2016. From that point onwards, all dogs must be chipped by the time they are eight weeks old. Owners will also be required to register their pet with an approved database.…
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12 February

Editorial

IS PET THEFT ON THE RISE?

How safe are your customers’ pets? The Star recently revealed that over 70 dogs had been reported stolen within South Yorkshire over a one year period. In Wales, The Argus announced that a shockingly high level of thefts are thought to have taken place the Gwent area. The South Wales…
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Aug- 2014 -

28 August

Retailers

Pets at Home partner with Paul O’Grady

Pets at Home today announced its partnership with the award winning ITV show ‘Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs’. Pets at Home will become the fully integrated sponsor of the new series, which follows Paul O’Grady as he helps staff to rehome dogs at The Battersea Dogs & Cats…
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