Microchipping your pet
A pet microchip is a tiny chip injected beneath your pet’s skin. Cats and dogs born before 1 July 2009 do not need to be microchipped, only those born or transferred after 1 July 2009. Have your animals microchipped by a registered vet after eight weeks of age.
Microchipping is mandatory for all:
- Cats and dogs before they reach 12 weeks of age
- Cats and dogs that have changed ownership (i.e. have been either sold or given away)
- Declared regulated dogs (i.e. declared dangerous dogs and declared manacing dogs)
Fast facts:
- Microchip is a permanent method of identification
- Lost pets can be easily identified by their microchips