20/10/2023
Comment INTERESTED if you'd like to know when MS Pet Services is next in Mackay for a Microchipping Day!
I had a full on afternoon yesterday microchipping a few dogs and cats in town.
This inspired me to put up a reminder about our microchipping laws in QLD.
All cats and dogs must be microchipped before 12 weeks of age OR change of ownership, this includes sale, adoption, give away or gifts.
This is the law and any one selling or giving away an animal without this done is not only breaking the law, but contributing to the animal they’ve produced/rehomed potentially being lost in the future with no way to be reunited with their family.
Microchipping is a quick, minimally painful procedure, as I say to all my clients, the paperwork takes longer than the actual microchipping.
If you are rehoming/selling a dog or cat please make sure you go on the registry and transfer them to their new owner, I went to chip a few animals yesterday and after scanning them for a chip(I always check before I chip) they already had one and their owners weren’t aware.
You also need a BIN number in QLD to legally rehome puppies/kittens and that’s super easy to acquire and doesn’t take long
Also just to add, all puppies and kittens must be wormed on a regular schedule before rehoming. The appropriate schedule is 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks then once a month until 6 months, then 3 monthly(or otherwise depending on your worming product). You can get the appropriate worming solution for your animals from one of our lovely local vets.
Worms can and will kill an animal, quite quickly sometimes for small puppies and kittens
Always feel free to message my page if you’d like advice on anything animal and never be afraid to reach out for help if you can’t supply anything for your animals, I’m always happy to help where I can.
My microchipping service is offered in Blackwater and Emerald(surrounds as well in the right circumstances) and only costs $30 per animal including microchip registration costs.
I come to you so even if you can’t drive or have an animal who is anxious, not friendly etc. I can help.
Just let me know before arrival if they have any behavioural needs.