UK cat charity Cats Protection, (CP) has expressed its support for National Microchipping Month which is organised by the Kennel Club, (KC) and begins tomorrow. New CP research has found that of all the cats reported missing only 45% are chipped and just 43% wear a collar tag.

Responding to the results the charity is keen to encourage more cat owners to realise the benefits of microchipping their pet.

The survey, which was designed to establish trends and factors relating to pets that go missing, has implications for all pet owners and highlights the importance of ensuring your cat is identifiable.

Cats Protection's Head of Veterinary Services, Beth Skillings said:

"Microchipping offers cats a safe method of identification which can be more reliable than other forms of identification such as collars that can get removed, snagged or lost. However, it is very important pet owners keep their details up to date to increase the chance of a happy reunion. Owners should check their certificate which will tell them how to update their details."

Co-ordinated by the Kennel Club, National Microchipping Month will run throughout the UK to promote responsible pet ownership through microchipping as the preferred method of permanent pet identification. Last year, the campaign received support from hundreds of pet organisations, charities, veterinary and welfare clinics.

Submitted by: Steve O'Malley      

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