The microchipping of pets is compulsory in Queensland.
A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is injected under your pet’s skin. It can be done during a normal consultation. The microchip is embedded with a code unique to your pet and is the most effective form of permanent identification. This code is placed onto a national computer database, so it is particularly useful in the return of lost pets. They can also assist where the ownership of an animal is in dispute.
If a pet is ever lost and is handed in at a veterinary clinic or animal shelter a microchip scanner is passed over the animal to reveal the unique code. The vet or animal shelter can then refer to the database to identify the name, address and phone number of the owner, so they can be reunited.
If your pet is not microchipped please call us on 07 5494 3622 or book online to have one inserted. If you find a lost pet please call us to arrange a scan so (if microchipped) we can reunite them with their worried owners.
We are open seven days a week so if you have any questions, please give us a call on 5494 3622 or book online!