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- 2013 -1 March
Dogs Trust to offer free microchipping
One of the UK’s biggest dog charities has announced it will offer free microchipping in all its centres. Microchipping will be compulsory for all dogs in England by April 2016. Therefore, to ensure its accessibility, Dogs Trust is offering dog owners the chance to get their pets microchipped free of…
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Feb- 2013 -18 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
MPs brand dog attack plans “woefully inadequate”
Government plans to protect the public from dog attacks have been labelled as “woefully inadequate” by a group of MPs. Despite the introduction of compulsory microchipping for all dogs in England, some MPs remarked in a report that the government wasn’t giving “sufficient priority” to dog control. It is estimated…
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11 FebruaryTrade Organisations
PCTA offers alternative route to microchipping legislation
The Pet Care Trade Association (PCTA) has welcomed the Government’s plans to introduce compulsory microchipping for all dogs and proffered an alternative route for organisations. “Whilst microchipping is a positive move in principle, the PCTA would like some reassurances, particularly over how enforceable and robust these measures will be,” remarked…
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8 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Vets responds positively to microchipping law
Emmview Veterinary Centre in Wokingham has welcomed the passing of legislation that makes it compulsory for all dogs in England to be microchipped by 2016. Head vet Rosie Skinner remarked: “An incredible amount of money – £57 million per year – is spent on caring for and rehoming stray dogs.…
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6 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Compulsory microchipping for dogs to be introduced in England
It has been confirmed that microchipping will become a compulsory measure for all dogs in England. DEFRA has announced that, as of 6 April 2016, all dogs will be required to have a microchip, in a move hailed by veterinary associations across the country. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and…
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Jul- 2012 -19 JulyEvents
Chipping on the bus
Since June, a big purple bus has been winding its way around the UK on a crusade for microchipping. Micro-ID and the Pet Care Trade Association (PTCA) is using ‘Big Bertha’ – run by Onswitch, the veterinary nurse training company – to train dog and cat breeders and those in…
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19 JulyIndustry News
Chipping on the bus
Since June, a big purple bus has been winding its way around the UK on a crusade for microchipping. Micro-ID and the Pet Care Trade Association (PTCA) is using ‘Big Bertha’ – run by Onswitch, the veterinary nurse training company – to train dog and cat breeders and those in…
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3 JulyCurrent Affairs
Petlog encourage microchipping
This month is National Microchipping Month, an annual campaign which encourages responsible pet ownership, and Petlog has taken the opportunity to explain why it is so essential. Petlog, a lost and found database, has revealed that pets are nearly 25 per cent more likely to go missing in summer than…
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3 JulyIndustry News
Petlog encourage microchipping
This month is National Microchipping Month, an annual campaign which encourages responsible pet ownership, and Petlog has taken the opportunity to explain why it is so essential. Petlog, a lost and found database, has revealed that pets are nearly 25 per cent more likely to go missing in summer than…
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Jun- 2012 -20 JuneIndustry News
Vets call for action at Annual Scottish Dinner
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on Scottish government for action on welfare legislation and surveillance plans at the Annual Scottish Dinner. At the dinner, which was attended by members of parliament, representatives of animal health and welfare organisations and senior members of the veterinary profession, BVA president Carl…
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