Pet Microchipping in Pontypool
A Tiny Microchip That Can Make a Big Difference
If your pet ever goes missing, you want to give them the best possible chance of finding their way home.
Microchipping provides your pet with a permanent form of identification, linking them to your contact details through a unique microchip number.
At Folly Veterinary Centre, we provide microchipping for dogs and cats from across Pontypool, Cwmbran, Torfaen and the surrounding areas.
The procedure is quick and straightforward, and our friendly team is here to explain everything you need to know.
What Is Pet Microchipping?
A microchip is a very small electronic chip containing a unique identification number.
The chip is implanted beneath your pet’s skin and can then be detected using a microchip scanner.
If your pet is found and taken to a veterinary practice, animal welfare organisation or another organisation with access to a scanner, their microchip can be read and the registered keeper details retrieved from the relevant database.
Unlike a collar or identification tag, a microchip can’t simply fall off or be removed while your pet is exploring.
Dog Microchipping
Microchipping is an important part of responsible dog ownership and is a legal requirement for most dogs in the UK.
The procedure itself is quick and can usually be carried out during a routine appointment.
If you’ve recently welcomed a puppy into your family, we can also help you with their wider preventative healthcare, including:
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Puppy vaccinations
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Parasite prevention
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Health checks
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Neutering advice
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Pet Health Plans
If you’re unsure whether your dog is already microchipped, speak to our team. We can advise you on the next steps.
Cat Microchipping
Microchipping is just as important for cats.
Cats can wander surprisingly far from home, and even indoor cats can escape through an open door or window.
A microchip provides permanent identification that can help reunite you if your cat is ever found away from home.
Microchipping is also a legal requirement for pet cats in England. Requirements can differ across the UK, so our team can advise you if you have questions about your cat.
Already Microchipped? Remember to Check Your Details
Having a microchip is only useful if the information connected to it is correct.
If you:
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Move house
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Change telephone number
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Change email address
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Rehome or take ownership of a pet make sure the relevant microchip database is updated.
Keeping your contact details current gives you the best chance of being contacted quickly if your pet is ever found.
Make Preventative Care Easier With a Pet Health Plan
Microchipping Near Pontypool & Cwmbran
Folly Veterinary Centre provides pet microchipping from our independent veterinary practice in Pontypool.
We welcome pets and their owners from across Pontypool, Cwmbran, New Inn, Griffithstown, Sebastopol, Abersychan, Blaenavon and the wider Torfaen area.
Whether you have a new puppy or kitten, an older pet who has never been chipped, or simply want advice about an existing microchip, our team is here to help.