Microchipping

At Penstone Veterinary Group we use the Tracer Animal Coder system for permanent identification of your pet.  The scanning equipment and microchips conform to the recognized  ISO International Standard.  This means that the scanner we use can read not only the latest microchips but all the other thousands of microchips already in use in the U.K. 

How does it work?

The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice.  It is injected under the skin of the neck in a simple and quick procedure, just like an ordinary injection.  The chip contains a unique code which when registered with the Pet Log database provides your pet with lifelong identification.  Should your pet stray then a scanner (routinely used by local authorities, animal charities and vets) will detect the unique Pet Log number so that the owner can be identified and their pet returned to them as quickly as possible.

What type of animals can have a microchip implanted?

It is possible for almost any type of animal to be implanted with a microchip.  Dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and rabbits can all be micro chipped in a matter of minutes.  No anaesthetic is required.  For pets such as birds and reptiles the procedure is a little different and may require sedation.  Please contact the surgery if you would like more information on micro chipping in these or any other type of animal.

How do I arrange for my pet to be micro chipped?

Dogs, cats and rabbits can be micro chipped at any normal appointment time.  Just make arrangements to attend the surgery in the normal way.  We have the necessary equipment at the Slough, Taplow and Farnham Royal surgeries ready for use.