Animal chipping: dogs, cats and ferrets

From in 2021 On May 1, a mandatory law came into force in Lithuania animals chipping – marking of dogs, cats and ferrets with microchips and their registration in the pet registry.

Dogs, ferrets and cats are labeled to ensure their well-being. Even animals that travel abroad, must be microchippedwhich helps to identify the pet and the European Pet Passport.

People who have recently purchased their first pet may not know much about this procedure, so the question is often asked: what is pet chipping and registration and to whom is it relevant.

What do you need to know before chopping animals?

Microchipping is required for cats, dogs and ferrets and animals brought to Lithuania must be registered within 14 days of arrival in the country.

Neutering and sterilization of Hippopotamus dogs

The biggest benefit of pet chipping is that it helps confirm the identity of pets, and registering in the pet registry ensures that your pet cannot be stolen by strangers.

If your pet is tagged after the start of 2016, it will need to be registered in the Pet Registry no later than 7 calendar days after the chip is implanted. This procedure can be performed during a visit to a veterinary clinic.

When arriving for microchip implantation and registration, guests must have documents such as

Sterilization and neutering of Hippo cats

• Purchase or transfer contract
• If the animal has pedigree: pedigree documents
• Also your identity document.

Is chipping painful?

Owners who love their pets often wonder whether chipping a pet is painless.

The procedure is safe and does not cause much discomfort: it resembles a vaccination, since the microchip is introduced by injection.

• Veterinarians implant the microchip in dogs and cats under the skin, usually between the shoulder blades, in the midline of the back.
• In some parts of Europe, animals are sometimes given an implant on the left side of the neck.
• Standard pet microchips are typically 11 to 13 mm (about 1/2 inch) long and 2 mm in diameter.

When the microchip number is entered into the pet registry, important information about the pet is stored, such as sex, breed, age, as well as the owner’s name, address and telephone number.

Fears of exposure to electromagnetic waves are unfounded because the chip is deactivated. It’s also important to mention The animal’s chip does not work as a GPS and cannot locate the animal.

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Cost of chipping dogs, ferrets and cats

Customers often ask how much microchipping for dogs and cats costs and whether there is a registration fee.

The implantation and registration of the microchip by our veterinarians will be quick and efficient. You will be assured that the procedure is performed with high quality and without further worries.

The cost of chipping does not change depending on the type of your pet. You can check the price by contacting our veterinary specialists, mentioning that you are interested in animal labeling. A microchip is an investment in your pet’s safety and well-being, making it easier to identify and rehome lost pets.