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National Microchipping Month

• Microchipping is the most effective way of identifying a lost pet (chips don't come off or put the cat at risk of injury like collars can)
• Each microchip has a unique number which is stored on a national database. A scan of the chip reveals the owner's name and address from the database's records
• A microchip is slightly smaller than a grain of rice and is inserted under the cat's skin between the shoulder blades
• The procedure is very simple and is no more painful than an injection. A cat will not be aware of the microchip's presence once inserted

Remember you should change your microchip details if you move house. You can do this by contacting your microchip database – find the phone number on your microchip paperwork’.

Cats Protection is a member of a Microchip Advisory Group (MAG), aiming to improve the standards of microchipping across the UK.

Cats Protection is also a member of the Microchipping Alliance which is currently campaigning to make permanent identification (microchipping) compulsory for dogs and raise public awareness of the benefits of microchipping to cats and other companion animals.

Microchipping month is sponsored by Petlog and supported by other companies including identichip. During June watch out for posters and promotional material at your local vets and in local publications, as you may find details of special microchipping offers in your area, such as those listed below. For more information visit www.cats.org.uk/cat-care/key-cat-care/microchipping

Cheap as chips! Microchipping promotional offers in and around Wolverhampton

Carmel Veterinary Centre at 204 Bushbury Rd, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV10 0NB are offering £9.50 microchipping in June. Call 01902 731127 or visit www.carmelvets.com 

Blacks Vets at 50A Hall Street, Dudley, offer microchipping as part of their £50 Pet Starter Package, which also includes all the primary vaccinations to keep your pet safe, 4 weeks' insurance, 10% off neutering and an emergency call out voucher. Visit www.blacksvets.co.uk or call 01384 252 509.

Bilston Vets at 8 Regent Buildings, Hall Street, WV14 0AB offer £15 microchipping all year round. Call 01902 493 465 or visit www.bilstonvets.com

Croft Veterinary Centre at 286 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7NP are microchipping for £10 in June. Call 01902 343 989 or visit www.croftvet.co.uk

Cavan Vets in Oxley WV10 and Willenhall WV12 permanently offer microchipping for just £8.50 their clinics. Call 01902 603 050 (Willenhall) or 01902 784 555 (Oxley). www.cavan-vets.co.uk 

Remember your local vet may also be participating in the June promotion. Give them a call or pop in to see them and ask what offers they're running for National Microchipping Month.