Microchipping is the best way to ensure you and your pet are together forever. It gives your pet a permanent form of identification, unlike collars and tags which can fall off, meaning your lost pet can find their way home to you faster.
Find out more about this simple way to identify your pet, and how having a registered microchip can make all the difference if your pet ever goes missing.
A microchip is a permanent method of electronic identification. The chip is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted at the back of your pet’s neck. Each chip has a unique number that is recorded on a database with details about you and your pet. If you lose your pet they can be scanned to find your contact information – so keep your details up to date!
Yes. In Victoria, cats and dogs have to be registered with a Victorian local council by three months old, and microchipping is part of the registration process.
It is also legal requirement to update your microchip registry details if you change your phone number, address, or ownership.
You might already have your pet’s microchip number with their registration paperwork. If not, you’ll can get your pet scanned at a veterinary clinic with a microchip scanner to find the number and the name of the register that your pet is listed with (there are several).
Getting your pet microchipped is easy, and you can do it at most vet clinics.
Step 1: Book an Appointment
Book a microchipping appointment at your vet or an RSPCA Vet Clinic, where trained veterinary professionals can safely microchip your pet.
Step 2: Obtain the Source Number To Bring To Your Appointment
When registering the microchip, you will need a source number from the seller, breeder, or rescue organisation your pet came from. If you cannot obtain the source number, visit the Pet Exchange Register (PER) website to find or generate one.
Step 3: Microchip Implantation
A tiny microchip (about the size of a grain of rice) is gently inserted under the skin between the shoulder blades.
The procedure is quick and similar to a routine vaccination.
Step 4: Register & Keep Details Updated
Ensure your contact details are correctly recorded and kept up to date so your pet can be reunited with you if lost.
Microchipping is the best way to ensure your best buddy will be quickly returned if you lose each other. Being apart is traumatic for both of you, so always make sure your information is up to date so you can be reunited quickly.
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