Half of UK practices still use manual registration systems

Research conducted by Petlog has shown a staggering number of veterinary practices continue to register patients using manual systems which take longer to fill out, can be less accurate and cause difficulty when being revisited.

According to the National Office of Statistics, 77% of households have access to the internet, however according to Petlog, only 33% of vets choose to do their registrations electronically.

Electronic registration eliminates the need for paper forms and any potential mistakes clients or staff may make. To find out more visit Petlog.

Petlog celebrate over 90,000 records accessed during National Microchipping Month

Petlog is celebrating after it was announced that over 90,000 pets’ records were checked by their responsible owners as a result of an awareness campaign which took place throughout National Microchipping Month in June.

Celia Walsom, Petlog Executive said: “We are delighted that over 90,000 contact details were checked. This is great news, as it shows that we are getting through to people that having their pet microchipped alone is not enough – they also need to keep their contact details up to date.”

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Pets far more likely to go missing during summer

Since 2000, 20,000 more pets were reported missing to the Petlog database in summer rather than winter, and last year alone, over 3,000 more pets (29%) went missing in June, July and August than during January, February and December.

It is estimated that only 58% of dogs are microchipped, and the number is thought to be less for cats, rabbits and other pets.

Celia Walsom, Petlog Executive said: “It is worrying that so many more pets go missing in summer rather than winter… Microchips are a fantastic tool to reunite lost pets with their owners, as they are permanent. It doesn’t matter when or where missing pets are found; they can still be returned to their owners.”

We are in the last few days of National Microchipping Month, which takes place throughout June each year, and numerous microchip databases, dog welfare organisations and veterinary clinics have been promoting the benefits of microchipping to pet owners.

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Welsh Assembly Members give their support to the Kennel Club and the Microchipping Alliance

15 members from the Welsh Assembly have spoken out on the need for compulsory microchipping. This comes days after a similar move from theScottish Parliament.

Members of the Welsh Assembly supported legislation taken by Northern Ireland to introduce compulsory microchipping.

June is National Microchipping Month in the UK, a month long campaign to promote the use of microchips to reunite lost dogs with their owners and reduce the number of strays in the country.

While it may be speculation, could we be in a situation where every territory bar England eventually adopts compulsory microchipping?

Petlog kicks off National Microchipping Month by joining forces with Hampden Veterinary Hospital in Aylesbury

Hampden Veterinary Hospital has been encouraging pet owners to make sure their pets are microchipped, by offering half price microchipping from the 22nd – 31st May.

Last year, Petlog received around 900 calls regarding missing pets in Buckinghamshire alone, and almost 120,000 lost and found calls in total from around the UK.

Petlog holds National Microchipping Month throughout June each year to promote the benefits of microchipping and the importance of keeping contact details up to date.

For more information on National Microchipping Month visit Petlog or The Kennel Club

Free iPhone and Android app allows owners to report missing dogs

mydog uk allows an owner to create a profile for their dog and links that profile directly to the dog’s microchip information. If a dog goes missing the owner can report the issue instantly with no need to worry about finding microchip details.

Owners can also receive extras talkdog and fitdog through the app. talkdog helps owners understand their dog’s body language and fitdog offers a number of tutorials for keeping dogs healthy and happy.

Download mydog uk for free on iPhone or Android smartphones.

For more information visit mydog uk.

Virbac has moved BackHome BioTec, a major independent microchipping service in the UK to Petlog, a service operated by the Kennel Club that will now handle registration.

Petlog offers a 24/7 helpline and full payment support ensuring owners and vets can always locate their pets and patients.

Existing customers should create an account on the Virbac Back Home site, which provides full information on all changes including a guide to help explain the new system to owners.

Animal loving celebrity couple Joanna Page and James Thornton are helping to promote National Microchipping Month this June by lending their voices to a fun and informative video clip starring Paige the lamb and Jimmy the sheepdog. National Microchipping Month takes place every year to highlight the benefits of microchipping animals, and the need to [...]

Petlog Launched it’s pioneering National Microchipping Month Campaign at BSAVA last week. Petlog disclosed the exciting developments behind this year’s NMM campaign and the new ‘Petlog’s Featured Practice’ competition. Petlog sponsors National Microchipping Month, in order to educate the public about microchipping and responsible ownership. Reuniting owners and lost pets Petlog believes that through a [...]