The UK government has introduced new legislation in Parliament this week, making cat microchipping compulsory. The move is part of a commitment made in the Action Plan for Animal Welfare and a manifesto pledge to introduce mandatory microchipping for all owned cats. The new rules will require cats to be implanted with a microchip before they reach 20 weeks of age and their contact details stored and kept up to date in a pet microchipping database.
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Owners will have until 10 June 2024 to microchip their cats. Those found not to have microchipped their cat after this date will have 21 days to have one implanted or may face a fine of up to £500.
