Did you find this useful? Stay in touch. Neutering your pet The low-down on neutering your pet to prevent unwanted animals. Find or call a vet Need to register your pet with a veterinary practice or call a vet for emergency advice? Microchipping dogs It's a legal requirement to have any dog over the age of eight weeks microchipped.
Animal behaviourist. Going on holiday. Even if tags stay on, over time they can become hard to read. A microchip will permanently identify your pet when it gets lost or if it is ever stolen. It also requires batteries and can be lost, like a collar or tags. So, take this opportunity to have your dog microchipped, because the thought of losing him forever is too much to bear.
Enroll with AKC Reunite today. Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration. Should your pet wander or become lost, vets, animal shelters and local councils can scan your pet for a microchip and contact you via the database.
If a pet is transferred to a new owner, the new owner must ensure their contact details are recorded on the database.
Some registries provide Change of Address forms on their websites. Currently there are 5 private microchip registries and 2 state government registries:. Ideally your pet cat or dog should be microchipped prior to you purchasing or adopting your pet. However, if your pet is not yet microchipped then we recommend that you make an appointment with your vet to have your pet microchipped even in the Northern Territory where microchipping is not yet compulsory.
Some local councils and animal welfare organisations can also microchip pets. Microchipping is a quick only takes a few seconds , safe and simple procedure and causes little discomfort. Our Services. About Microchips. Share Your Story Story Finder. About Microchipping Tiny Microchip, Huge Protection This tiny device provides your pet with permanent identification to give them the best chance of coming home.
View How Pet Microchipping Works. Learn More. The Pet Recovery Process Should your microchipped pet get lost, the HomeAgain recovery system can go into action and give your pet the best chance of coming back home to you. Microchip Smart Products HomeAgain microchipped pets are empowered to use a host of microchip enabled products.
Get the Facts on Microchipping HomeAgain microchips do not hurt your pet, require surgery or wear out, but they do give your pet the best chance of coming back home to you! Ready to Enroll?
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