Microchipping your pet

Micro-chipping is the most effective form of permanent identification that allows lots pets to be reunited with their owners. Although not yet a legal requirement in WA we recommend that all pets have a microchip implanted.

A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice, which is injected under your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. Each microchip has a unique code which is recorded along with your details and your pet’s details. This code and information is placed onto a national computer database that is available 24 hours a day. You will receive a certificate showing all of the recorded details.

How it works?

A microchip scanner is passed over the your pet to reveal the unique code. We then check this code in the national data bases to obtain your contact details.

The microchip scanners are in routine use by Council’s, veterinarians and animal welfare organisations such as the RSPCA and Dogs Refuge Home and also interstate vets and welfare groups. The chips used are of international standards so can be read overseas.

Why should your pet be microchipped?

Pets go missing every day either due to getting off their leads, doors/gates being left open or are even stolen. At times are injured during their escapes so there is even greater urgency to find the owner.

Micro-chipping makes it easy for a loved pet to be reunited with its owner, ensuring a greater probability of finding the owner immediately.

When to have a pet microchipped?

We can implant a chip at any time. We will routinely ask if you want your pet to be chipped when under sedation or an anaesthetic but it can easily be done with the pet awake. A pet can be chipped at any age.

What does it cost?

The cost of the microchip includes implantation, the chip and life-long registration. All you need to do is keep any phone numbers and addresses up to date throughout your pet’s life.