Compulsory Microchipping.

RE: Compulsory Microchipping.

Lydia — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 17:33:00 GMT

Yeah I completely agree, I don't believe reporting will help anyone unfortunately. Informing the client is the best we can do.

RE: Compulsory Microchipping.

Arlo Guthrie — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:38:27 GMT

[quote user="Julie-Anne Wilson"]I just tell people it's the law and let them know what the fine is.[/quote]

Must be frustrating, but that's really all you can do.

[quote user="Lydia "]The alternative is to report the client, but through researching this issue for my research project its recommended that you should speak to the RCVS first, to get advice about doing this, because of the issue of client confidentiality.[/quote]

That is getting into seriously dodgy territory if you ask me! Not just because of client confidentiality, but because it could be really bad for the practice if word gets out that you're dobbing in clients.

[quote user="joanne newnham"]Dogs trust do include some information on their website about fines[/quote]

Are any of the manufacturers producing a client leaflet explaining the law. I mean, much more powerful to hand them a leaflet explaining in black and white (and reinforcing your advice), than telling them about a website that they probably won't bother to go and look at when they get home!

RE: Compulsory Microchipping.

Julie-Anne Wilson — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 21:30:02 GMT

I don't really have an answer but I thought I'd stick the link for Dogs Trust free chipping here http://www.chipmydog.org.uk/have-your-dog-chipped-for-free/

I just tell people it's the law and let them know what the fine is.

RE: Compulsory Microchipping.

Nicola Smith — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 18:44:39 GMT

Vets should do an exemption certificate stating when they will reassess

RE: Compulsory Microchipping.

Selena Carnell — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 18:38:08 GMT

what happens if a vets refuses to microchip as they feel 8 weeks is too young.

RE: Compulsory Microchipping.

Gill French — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:39:21 GMT

No one really knows who is enforcing the law unless a lost, unmicrochipped dog ends up with the dog warden so I wouldn't be too concerned with reporting them unless you feel it's absolutely necessary.

All you can do is educate them on the law and the associated fines if they don't comply.

I would put on the dog's record that you have strongly recommended having the dog microchipped and that the owner has refused to have the dog microchipped by you, just in case

RE: Compulsory Microchipping.

Lydia — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:22:39 GMT

Hello

I am really interested in this issue and am collecting questionnaires that are evaluating nurses confidence with microchipping laws, for my research project.

Unfortunately we can't legally enforce a client to have their pet microchipped. I think you have done the best thing by recommending a charity based microchipping service. Maybe you could find a charities leaflet to give to the client, that explains their microchipping service.

The alternative is to report the client, but through researching this issue for my research project its recommended that you should speak to the RCVS first, to get advice about doing this, because of the issue of client confidentiality.

It's a really difficult situation. The new legislation is step forward but does seem to have many loopholes :S

If anyones interested in doing my questionnaire its only 11 questions and doesn't require your name or email: https://goo.gl/forms/GtUjFI2iF10JzXvT2

I would be really grateful!

RE: Compulsory Microchipping.

Sal the 1st — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:09:06 GMT

presumably your client wouldn't be able to pay a non compliance fine either? or kennel fees if the dog ends up in the pound if caught straying?