The new regulation in England comes into force in June
Experts are warning cat owners in England to make sure that their feline friends are microchipped before new regulation comes into force in 60 days. From June 10 2024, all cats in England must be microchipped and registered on a database by the time they reach 20 weeks old.
With just under two months to go, the experts at Go.Compare Pet Insurance are reminding cat owners to make sure they are ready for the new regulations to come into effect. Data from the comparison site has revealed that 22% of cats across the UK aren’t microchipped, meaning that once new regulation begins in England, these owners could be liable for a fine of up to £500.
The new Government regulation requires all cats over the age of 20 weeks to be microchipped by a trained professional such as a vet or local rescue and rehoming centre. Microchips store data about your pet on a database, making it easier to access essential information about your pet on routine check-ups and can help vets get in contact with you if your pet is found.
“Losing a pet is a traumatic experience – whether your cat hasn’t returned home, or your dog has run-off and you can’t find them. But if someone does find your pet, and then takes them to a vet, they can find your details with a quick scan of its microchip. Since 2016, puppies have to be microchipped by eight weeks of age and registered with the breeder as the first keeper. The microchip number and details of the dog must be registered on a Government-compliant database.
"So with just two months left until the new regulation begins for cats in England, it’s the perfect time to book your pet in to get microchipped. It’s an inexpensive procedure, and is fairly simple and quick to do.”
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