How Will The New Microchipping Law Affect Your Veterinary Practice And Will It Signal A Free For All?

With microchipping set to become mandatory in 2016, vet Emma Milne will be discussing what impact this will have on the profession and answering your questions. Show date: 29/04/2013 Show time: 2pm Click here to watch the show and submit questions From April 2016, all dogs in England will have to be microchipped as part of a government attempt to cut the number of strays and make pet owners more responsible for their animals. It has been suggested that owners may be encouraged to by-pass the veterinary profession and seek microchpping via other means. So, what will the new law mean for vets and will the proposed changes alter the perception of their role? If a member of the public breaks the rules the repercussions are clear; they will get a short period to comply with the law before the next stage of a fine of up to £500. With owners keen to avoid such penalties, how can vets ensure they are prepared to meet this new demand? Many owners may have concerns about the effect microchipping will have on their beloved pet, with the main worry being whether the procedure is painful and potentially dangerous. So, how can you help minimise the risks, reassure owners and ensure that qualified veterinary practitioners are the first port of call for microchipping? How will this affect your surgery? What do you do if your client refuses to get their pet microchipped? What new technologies are on the horizon in the field of microchipping? Join Emma Milne and Celia Walsom from Petlog, the UK’s largest lost and found database, and let us know your thoughts.

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