9 Lawton Road Alsager ST7 2AA 01270 882112 30 Crewe Road Sandbach CW11 4NE 01270 767455 A group of 3 Small Animal Veterinary Practices in Staffordshire and Cheshire 12 Friarswood Road Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2EG 01782 615698 Microchipping What is a microchip? A microchip is a small piece of technology, a little larger than a grain of rice, carrying a unique number that is registered to a national database. How does it work? It is injected under the skin above the shoulders of your pet using a wide needle, designed to be very sharp so as to cause minimal discomfort. The microchip number can be read using a scanner held above the animal - the number is used to find out the contact details of the animal’s owner so they can be reunited. It is therefore essential than you inform the microchip company if you change address or phone numbers. So when considering whether to microchip your pet, remember that over 250,000 pets go missing in the UK each year—how would you feel if your beloved pet was one of them? © County Vets l Links l Vetwebsites