MicrochippingTaranaki Vet Centre strongly supports the microchipping of all pet animals- it provides proof of ownership and a way for your loved animal to find its way back home.
A microchip is a small device, the size of a grain of rice that gets inserted in the scruff of your animals’ neck. It has a unique number which can be read by a special scanner used by vet clinics, councils, and other approved agents. All dogs are legally required to be microchipped however we also encourage you to microchip your other pets. (All dogs are also legally required to be registered with the local council). Once they are microchipped we also recommend they are registered on the Companion Animals NZ Register. This means that if they are lost; a vet or other approved agent can scan their chip, search the register and be able to contact you to reunite you with your furry friend. To register them on this database it is as easy as filling out a form at your local TVC clinic and paying a small one-off fee. Once on the database you just need to update your contact details if they change, you can do this yourself or we are happy to help. Through microchipping and the Companion Animals NZ Register we have been able to reunite so many beloved pets back with their family. Some had only been on an adventure for a few hours in their local town. Others for a few years and even travelled from as far as Auckland! We just love this story about Milly finding her way back home
Once your pet is microchipped there is some helpful accessories you can get including cat doors and feeding bowls that can be programmed to only let your animals in and/or eat. Check out this Microchip Cat Door you can purchase from Taranaki Vets Microchip Cat Flap | PetSafe® New Zealand So if you would like to get your pet microchipped, registered on the Companion Animals NZ data base, or would like some more information – give your local clinic a call today |
