Overview
In the UK, the cost to microchip a dog is usually between £10 and £30, depending on where you go. For this price, dog owners get a lot: microchipping involves placing a tiny chip under the skin, usually between your dog's shoulder blades. This chip contains a unique identification number, meaning if your dog is lost or stolen, scanning it will show this number, allowing the vet to access a database to find your name, address, and contact details, letting them get in touch with you and reunite you with your dog.
You might also need to pay £6 to £20 to update your details on the microchip database if you move house or change phone number, but this update fee often only has to be paid once for unlimited changes to your details, depending on the microchip company. All in all, the dog microchip cost is well worth the benefits.
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Dog microchipping and the law
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Dog microchipping FAQs
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Published on 26/06/2018 • Reviewed on 31/12/2024