As the image above says 1 in 3 pet's will not return home without identification. The microchip can undisputably track your pet back to you - the rightful owner. And unlike a collar tag which can be taken off or lost your details can be tracked back to you. Cat's can feel disorientated when moving house or just lose their way home and for these reason's alone is why it's a good idea to get your pet's micro-chipped.
What Is Micro-chipping
The microchip is placed using an injection between the shoulder blades and is almost the size of a small grain of rice. Prices can vary, we got our two cat's done for I think it was around £20 each, it was a reduced offer at our local vet's. The process didn't take more than five minutes and there were no allergic reactions which I was a little worried about.
The vet will then give you the information of the on-line website in connection with the microchip, then you just log-on to the microchip website, fill out yours and the microchip details on their database and voila - done. As simple as that.
Also when going for a routine check-up your pet can get scanned for their temperature as well, making it a lot less stressful for your pet. They can also link the chip together with a cat flap which will let your cat in and out, this is optional and can be done at a later date - don't know about you but would certainly save a lot of window and door opening - you know what I'm saying, cat's can be indecisive at the best of times.
When To Microchip
The recommended age for getting a cat chipped is 10-12 weeks depending on size and a good idea to get at the time of their routine vaccination, you can always discuss the options with your vet.
