Here are 11 recommendations for microchip scanning of domestic, stray and community (feral) cats. The illustration shows a recommended scanning pattern to ensure that the chip is not missed. Alley …
11 recommendations on scanning a cat for a microchip Read More »
You probably know that the UK government is planning to introduce compulsory domestic cat microchipping in England. The advantages are numerous and the difficulties are known such as enforcing such …
Britain’s cat owners should complete this online survey about compulsory microchipping Read More »
It’s reported today that the UK government plans to introduce compulsory micro-chipping for cats from next year with a fine of £500 for non-compliance. This has been planned for a …
Cat microchipping to be compulsory in the UK with a fine if you don’t Read More »
It is possible to check a cat for a microchip at home. You don’t have to rely on a veterinarian. I am referring to the situation when you find a …
Checking a cat for a microchip at home (and reuniting a lost cat with owner) Read More »
UK – NEWS/OPINION: Companion animal microchipping is in a mess judging by the article written by Daniel Allen for The Conversation and it needs sorting out to be more effective. …
UK companion animal microchipping needs sorting out Read More »
A civil compensation case concerning a lost purebred dog, Bibi, going through the Arkansas courts has resulted in a judgement by the state’s Court of Appeals that a lost pet …
The UK government is ‘seeking evidence to understand the consequences of making microchipping of cats mandatory in England’. The UK government is not looking at introducing legislation at the moment …
Urgent: contact the UK government to support compulsory cat microchipping Read More »
Make sure your cat’s microchip works Winnipeg Humane Society’s assistant manager, Anja Richter, said that a very small number of stray cats received at the shelter annually – about 12% …
Microchipping can fail when trying to reunite human with companion animal Read More »
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