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Microchipping guides for owners and breeders
The law in England, litter visits, registration details and what happens on the day.
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Does Microchipping Hurt? What to Expect at Your Appointment
What microchipping feels like for a pet, what happens step by step at the appointment, and the small amount of aftercare involved.
8 Jun 2026 · 3 min readRead guideOwner Guides8 Apr 2026
What Details Do You Need to Register a Pet Microchip?
The details a microchip database asks for, the small mistakes that stop a lost pet getting home, and when you are legally required to update the record.
2 min readRead guideOwner Guides15 Mar 2026
Mobile Microchipping vs Vet Visit: Which Is Better for Your Pet?
When a vet appointment makes more sense, when a home visit does, and whether someone who isn't a vet is allowed to microchip your pet.
2 min readRead guideBreeder & Litter Advice27 Feb 2026
Litter Microchipping Checklist for Breeders
What to sort out the week before, what to do on the day, and what each buyer should leave with, so every chip number ends up on the right puppy or kitten's record.
3 min readRead guideLegal Updates9 Feb 2026
Cat Microchipping Rules in England: What Owners Need to Know
Since 10 June 2024, cats in England must be microchipped and registered by 20 weeks old. Indoor cats included. Here is who the rule covers, who is exempt, and what happens if a cat isn't chipped.
3 min readRead guideOwner Guides22 Jan 2026
When Should You Microchip a Puppy?
In England a puppy must be microchipped by eight weeks old and before it leaves the breeder. Here is what that means for breeders, for buyers, and for planning the visit.
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