Microchipping

Compulsory microchipping of dogs

Dog Microchipping requirements as of 1st November 2013.

• Amendments introduced on 1 November 2013 require that all new dogs registered for the first time, or dogs that are transferred to a new owner, need to be microchipped. 

• All existing dogs need to be microchipped by 1 November 2015.

• When you register your dog, you will be required to provide proof that the dog has been microchipped, by providing the local government with the microchip number.

Please contact South Hedland Veterinarian Hospital for details & prices.