Ispca: Microchipping is now universally recognised as the most effective way to have your adored pet made permanently identifiable. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is inserted under the skin of an animal. The chip stores a number which is unique to your pet and which can be read by an electronic scanner. Your contact details are connected to the chip number which is via a database. Microchipping your pet gives you great peace of mind in the event that your pet goes missing. Stray pets that are picked up by the local dog warden, taken into a vet, or rescued by the ISPCA, will automatically be scanned for a microchip. Along with an ID tag on the collar, a microchip greatly increases your chances of being reunited with your pet so why take the risk! September is National Chipping month and selected veterinary practices are offering to microchip pets at reduced rates or, in some cases, for free so don’t miss out on this opportunity to have your precious pet permanently identified. “The benefits of microchipping to animal welfare are clear” said ISPCA Chief Inspector Conor Dowling, “We have witnessed first-hand how a microchip can allow a pet to be reunited with its loving owner when this would otherwise not have been the case. But it is vital that you keep your details updated to ensure that you can be contacted”. The ISPCA are offering free microchipping by appointment only at the ISPCA National Animal Centre, Longford on Tuesday 10th September 2013. Email [email protected] for more details on how to book an appointment. Book today as spaces are limited! Also discounted microchipping rates are available throughout the month of September at Riverinny Vet Clinic, Ballymahon, Co. Longford with a percentage of the funds going to the ISPCA. For further information, contact Riverinny Vet Clinic on 09064 32140 to make an appointment.
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:13:09 +0000
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