Microchips Flashcards
What is the relative legislation of microchips?
The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulation 2015
What is the age that dogs need to be microchipped?
8 weeks old
What is the age that cats need to be microchipped?
20 weeks old
What is the specific location where a microchip should be implanted?
sc between scapulae, in dorsal midline
What is the standard of microchips?
ISO 11784:1996
What are the registration requirements for planting a microchip?
full name/ address of keeper, breeder’s license number, local authority number, original name/ ID number given to dog
What is the relevant breeders legislation?
Breeding of Dogs Act (1973)
What does the Breeding of Dogs Act (1973) enforce?
all dogs over 8 weeks must be microchipped,
VS can make exception- certification
microchip complies with regulation- implanted
details recorded on database- meeting regulation requirements
£500 FINE
What does ISO stand for?
International Standards Organisation’s
What is the main purpose of microchipping?
aid the recovery of pets if lost/ stolen
PETS passport scheme (rabies vaccination)
What are the microchipping considerations? (Fill in missing gaps)
scan before implantation-
take patient out back-
bleeding-
correct client details-
check at annual booster- sometimes migrate, client will have to pay quarantine if chip doesn’t work after holiday
Correct client details-
How should the microchip scanner be held?
parallel- scan whole of animal to determine if microchip has already been placed
How is the microchip implanted?
using a pre-loaded sterile sharp needle and implanter
Is it neccessary to draw back?
no
What are some examples of microchip databases that met government standards?
Identibase
MyPet
Petlog
