Our Microchipping service
All dog owners in England, Scotland and Wales must have their dog microchipped and registered with a government compliant microchip database such as Petlog. Kernowbullz uses Petlog.
All puppies must be microchipped and recorded on a microchip database by the time they are 8 weeks old. I microchip puppies from 6 weeks old and microchip all my own dogs and now offer this service for individual pets and also litters of puppies in the comfort of your own home so avoiding unnecessary stress for your pet.
Any changes to an owner’s contact details must be updated on their microchip database to ensure compliance with the law. If a dog owner subsequently moves, changes contact telephone number, etc. then the dog is no longer considered microchipped under the new law and enforcement can be taken.
Kernowbullz can microchip your animal in the comfort of your own home, we are based in Newlyn so individual chipping is therefore priced on an individual basis.
Through my one to one training provided by Peddimark I was trained in the theory of microchipping and passed an assessment examination prior to completing practical training and a practical assessment. This is a certificated course and I have pet insurance to ensure utmost cover of your pet whilst accessing the services I provide.
Training including the Health and Safety related issues, the microchipping process and the Registering of microchipped animals on the PetLog Database and how this positively affects swift reunification of any pet with its owner.
How and Where Are Microchips Inserted?
In dogs, most microchips are fitted between the shoulders. There is plenty of tissue and other “meat” in this area, while the skin is relatively loose. The microchipper simply “pinches” the skin gently, inserts the microchipping gun (essentially a needle, with the chip inside), presses the button to eject the chip under the skin and removes the needle.
In time the dog’s body will grow fresh tissue over the microchip, helping to support it and so preventing it from moving around the body.
Does Microchipping Hurt?
It is best to think of microchipping as rather like having an injection. For a moment or two your dog will of course feel a small pinch, but the discomfort is typically minimal. Furthermore, any discomfort is very short term. If anything, it is more the shock rather than the pain that might make more nervous dogs yelp. As mentioned, the whole process is over in a matter of moments. There may be a small amount of blood, but especially on larger dogs microchipping may draw no blood. The area may remain a little sensitive for a few days but soon enough both you and your pooch will have forgotten all about the procedure. Then for the rest of your dog’s life you’ll be able to relax knowing that he or she is fully protected if anything should happen.
Are There Different Sizes of Microchips for Different Pets?
Most implanters use a single size of microchip, irrespective of the size of the dog. I use a micro chip. My microchips are registered with Petlog.