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vetspeak Microchipping
Most dogs in New Zealand now have microchips since it became a requirement for Council registration. However, it is not just dogs that can be microchipped; increasingly, many owners are now microchipping their cats, birds and horses. The microchip itself is a small bead approximately the size of a grain of rice, which, when read, contains a 16-figure digit unique to the animal into which it has been implanted.
pet is microchipped but not registered on this database, it is a simple, low-cost procedure to complete registration and gain peace of mind – and then, no matter where your pet may wander, once it is found you can be reunited. Jessica Ashley VN | Millwater Vet Hospital
When animals have been found wandering loose in Millwater, they are frequently brought into the clinic for us to check for a microchip. In many cases they have a microchip and are registered on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR). This means that we can search their details on the database and give the owners a call straight away and reunite the family faster. However, if the microchip is only registered with the Council, the process is longer as the information that is held by the Council is less easily accessible. If your pet is microchipped, it is important to have the microchip scanned; usually this is done at the annual vaccination checkup. Once the vet has checked the microchip is working, then the clinic can check if your pet is on the nationwide database (NZCAR) and that your contact details are up to date. If your
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