Microchipping

All dogs and cats must be microchipped

All dogs and cats must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or at the point of sale (which ever occurs first).

Veterinarians may exempt an animal for medical reasons.

Microchipping is the most effective form of permanent identification for your dog or cat.

All dog and cat microchip details must be recorded on Dogs and Cats Online

Owners have 24/7 access to Dogs and Cats Online and can update their details should they move, change phone number or their dog or cat becomes lost or deceased. There is no cost to enter or update microchip details on Dogs and Cats Online.

Enjoy cheaper registration

Councils offer a registration rebate for dogs and cats that are both microchipped and desexed. Not all councils charge a registration fee for cats.

More information

• Benefits of microchipping
• Microchipping process
• Microchipping older dogs and cats