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May 15 2023
 
Kitten Microchipping
 
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Microchipping and name tags


Microchipping
 
It is a legal requirement in most states and territories in Australia to have your kitten microchipped. This tiny chip is placed under the skin of the neck, between your kitten’s shoulder blades. If your kitten is found and taken to a vet or animal shelter, staff will use a special scanner to retrieve the unique identifying code on your pet’s microchip, which is stored in nationwide registry databases. Therefore, it’s imperative that you keep these details up to date. If you’re unsure of your kitten’s microchip status, we can use our clinic scanner to check this. It only takes a few minutes and does not require an appointment.
 
Microchipping your kitten helps ensure they are easily identified and is a requirement in certain regions across New Zealand. A microchip is a tiny chip placed under the skin of the neck, between your kitten’s shoulder blades. If your kitten is found and taken to a vet or animal shelter, staff will use a scanner to retrieve the unique identifying code on your kitten’s microchip, which is stored in a nationwide registry database. Therefore, it’s important to keep these details up to date. If you’re unsure of your kitten’s microchip status, we can use our clinic scanner to check this. It only takes a few minutes.
 
Name tags
 
We recommend getting your kitten’s name engraved on one side, and one or more phone numbers engraved on the other. This gives you peace of mind knowing that if your kitty runs off, most likely someone will find them and give you a call.


Remember: Talk to our team if your pet needs a microchip or to confirm your details registered on the chip.
 



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