\nThe ID chip is as small as a grain of rice and no more painful than a standard vaccination. The procedure only takes a few minutes, but the benefits last for life. The only thing that you need to remember is to keep your contact details up-to-date.<\/p>\n
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\nID chips are a worthwhile precaution for your four-legged friend as a microchipped pet is more likely to be returned to its owner if lost or stolen. Microchipping will also help cut down on the numbers of stray animals, helping to reduce the strain on local authorities and charities.<\/p>\n
\nCosts for ID chips vary from \u00a315.00 and \u00a320.00 at private clinics while some charities offer them for free.<\/p>\n![\"Pet](\"https:\/\/www.thegooddogguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/pet-microchipping-visual-guide.jpg\")
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