In the UK it is now compulsory to have your dog microchipped AND registered with an approved database.
Find out how this all works and ensure you are not breaking the law here >>
Guide To Microchipping Your Pet
Microchipping pets such and dogs and cats are now mandatory in the UK. But what exactly is microchipping, how does it work, and how much does it all cost?
All these questions and more are answered here
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What are the government approved pet microchip databases in the UK?
There are 16 DEFRA-compliant national pet microchip databases in the UK. Register your pet with one of the government-approved databases and keep your details up to date for the best chance of reunification when your pet goes missing.
Allpaws.info (previously called UK Pet Registry) – are they a scam?
UK Pet Chip Registry is not an approved UK government microchipping database. Read more as to what you should do next if you’ve accidentally signed up.
Pet Microchip Transfer – Can I transfer my pet’s microchip to another database?
If you’ve wondered how to transfer your pet’s microchip details – here’s a guide on how to do this – making life easier to manage all your pet’s details in one place.
Does a microchip prove ownership of my dog?
Simply storing your details concerning your pet’s microchip on a government-approved database is not enough to prove ‘ownership’ of your dog but it can go along way to helping. Here’s the other things you should keep to prove you own your dog.
The Tailster Pet Panel Pet Microchipping – Survey Results
Having a pet microchip implanted in your dog is compulsory – our pet panel survey delves into understanding whether pet owners understand the importance of microchipping and what is required of them to keep their pet safe.
Microchips, Databases and Missing pets – what you need to know
Logging your pet’s microchip with an approved database is important – we outline what they may or may not do in terms of helping assist in the unfortunate circumstances that your pet goes missing.
