Microchipping will be a hot topic in 2013
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The microchipping of pets will be a hot topic in 2013, according to the UK's largest lost-and-found pet database.
Petlog executive Celia Walsom (above) said: "Most people involved in the pet industry will know that this year is an exciting year for microchips.
"Almost any animal can be microchipped, but cats and dogs dominate the microchip databases.
"Microchipping allows for a pet to be reunited quickly and easily with its owner after it has been handed into a local authority, welfare centre or vet.
"It is one of only two forms a permanent identification, the other being tattooing. No matter where or when the pet is found, the owner can still be found."
In 2013 the government is expected to make an announcement on the compulsory microchipping of dogs but how this will be implemented has yet to be decided.
"There is a lot to be considered, but the positive impacts could be huge," added Celia.
"Products utilising microchips may find a surge in new customers, but more importantly, we are confident that compulsory microchipping for dogs will help reduce the number of dogs in rescue centres, as lost pets will be quickly reunited with their owners, instead of being kenneled and re-homed."
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