Microchipping is an identification system, using a chip the size of a grain of rice, being implanted under the skin of your pet.

Each microchip has a unique number, which can be read by a special scanner, which most vets, including Kilcock vets, local authorities and rescue homes have access to.

This will ensure your contact details to be easily obtained from a central database. Once your pet has been scanned and identified by their microchip, a simple phone call can reunite you with your pet.

Microchipping is not only for dogs, but also for cats, ferrets, rabbits, snakes, parrots and tortoises.

It is now also a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped. You can be fined up to €5000 if your dog is not microchipped.