What does a microchip do for a cat?

A cat microchip provides permanent identification for your pet. The tiny cat identity chip, inserted just under the skin, stores important information veterinarians and shelters can access if your cat is found. This ensures your cat can be identified and returned to you if lost.

Can I track a cat with a microchip?

While a cat microchip does not use GPS to track your cat’s location, it provides a permanent ID that shelters or veterinary clinics can scan. This makes it easy to reunite with your cat if lost and brought to a facility that scans for microchips.

Is it compulsory to microchip your cat?

In Dubai, microchipping your cat is compulsory. This legal requirement ensures the safety and identification of cats, helps unite lost pets with their owners, and promotes responsible pet ownership.

What happens if I don’t microchip my cat?

If you don’t microchip your cat, identifying it if it gets lost may be more difficult. Collars and tags can fall off, but a cat microchip provides a permanent form of identification. Not microchipping your cat also violates local regulations in Dubai.

What are the side effects of microchips in cats?

Microchips for cats are safe and don’t cause side effects. The cat identity chip is small, and the procedure is minimally invasive. Rarely, some cats may experience mild swelling or irritation at the injection site. However, these are very uncommon side effects that will go away quickly.

How long do microchips last in cats?

A cat microchip is designed to last the lifetime of your pet. Once implanted, the cat microchip will remain functional and provide permanent identification for your cat without needing replacement.

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Cat Microchipping & Registration in Dubai

A microchip is a permanent form of ID that stays with your cat for life and can be scanned by any vet clinic or shelter to identify them. We use ISO-compliant chips, complete the procedure in one visit, and handle your cat's registration the same day.

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LOST PET PREVENTION

Cat Microchipping & Registration in Dubai

Book Microchipping

or call us on

+971 600 566 253

LOST PET PREVENTION

Cat Microchipping & Registration in Dubai

Book Microchipping

or call us on

+971 600 566 253

LOST PET PREVENTION

Cat Microchipping & Registration in Dubai

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PRICE

270 AED

One-time procedure

APPOINTMENT

Quick and gentle

Most cats barely notice

REGISTRATION

Same visit

Completed right after

REQUIRED FIRST

Health check

Confirms your pet is fit for the procedure

WHY IT MATTERS

A microchip is where lost cats find their way home

In a busy city like Dubai, cats can slip out of sight in seconds. A microchip is what closes that gap, here's what that actually means for your cat.

Permanent identification

Unlike a collar or tag, a microchip can't fall off, fade, or get removed. It sits under the skin for your cat's entire life, so even years later, if they're ever lost, a simple scan brings up your details.

ISO compliant

Every chip we use meets the 11784/11785 international standard, the same standard recognised by vet clinics, shelters, and customs authorities worldwide, so your cat stays identifiable wherever they end up.

Legally required

Microchipping is mandatory in the UAE under Federal Law No. 22, and that includes indoor cats. Registration renews annually with vaccinations, managed through the Aleef app or Dubai Now.

Travel ready

If you ever relocate or travel with your cat, a valid microchip is required before any pet passport, export certificate, or import permit can be issued, so this step often comes before the rest of the paperwork can even begin.

AED 270 covers the microchip and same-day Dubai Municipality registration. The chip itself is designed to last your cat's lifetime, while Dubai Municipality registration renews annually alongside your cat's vaccinations.

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The tiny chip that can bring your pet home

The tiny chip that can bring your pet home | Noble's Dr. Lidija Explains

Noble Veterinary Clinics

The tiny chip that can bring your pet home

The tiny chip that can bring your pet home | Noble's Dr. Lidija Explains

Noble Veterinary Clinics

GETTING STARTED

What you'll need for registration

Having these ready means we can register your cat the same day, no second trip needed.

Proof of identity

Emirates ID, UAE residence visa, and passport (original and scanned copy)

Contact details

Your current contact details and home address

Proof of residence

A recent utility bill or tenancy contract

Your cat's records

Your cat's microchip number, vaccination record, and a clear photo

JUST IN CASE

If your cat goes missing

A registered microchip only works if you act fast. Here's exactly what to do.

One

Search nearby first

Most cats hide within a 3 to 5 house radius. Check under cars and bushes, and let building security know.

Two

Report the microchip

Contact Dubai Municipality Veterinary Services with the microchip number and your current contact details.

Three

Confirm your Aleef details

Double-check your details are correct in the Aleef app; it's the main way authorities reach you.

Four

Alert clinics and shelters

Call nearby clinics and shelters with a clear photo and description, so more people are actively looking too.

Need help with your cat’s official registration in Dubai?

Book their microchipping today for safe, reliable identification.

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Need help with your cat’s official registration in Dubai?

Book their microchipping today for safe, reliable identification.

Book Microchipping

Call +971 600 566 253

Need help with your cat’s official registration in Dubai?

Book their microchipping today for safe, reliable identification.

Book Microchipping

Call +971 600 566 253

Everything You Need to Know

Questions? We're here to help

Can I track my cat with a microchip?

No, microchips aren't GPS trackers and don't show real-time location. If you want that, a GPS-enabled collar, tag, or tracker is the better option.

Do indoor cats need microchipping?

Yes. Microchipping is recommended and required for all cats in Dubai, including those that stay indoors, since even indoor cats can escape unexpectedly.

What happens to a microchip when a cat dies?

The microchip itself isn't removed, it simply becomes inactive once you update the registration. It's worth letting the registry (and us) know when a cat has passed, so the record doesn't stay listed as active, which matters especially if you later adopt another cat.

Is microchipping mandatory worldwide?

It depends on what you mean. For pet ownership, requirements vary a lot; the UK, most of the EU, and Australia all mandate it, while others, including the US, have no federal law at all. For international travel, nearly every destination requires an ISO-compliant microchip.

Do I need to update my cat's microchip details if I move or change my number?

Yes. A microchip is only useful if the contact details linked to it are current. If you move house or change your phone number, let us know, and we'll update your cat's registration record.

When's the best time to microchip a kitten?

We recommend doing it during your kitten's first vaccination visit, around 6 to 8 weeks old. Timing matters for international travel too; if your kitten's vaccination happens before microchipping rather than after, it can be considered invalid for travel purposes. For older cats already coming in for spay or neuter, we can do the microchip at the same time, while they're already sedated.

Can pregnant cats be microchipped?

Yes, it's safe. The procedure is quick, and we place the chip well away from the kittens.

Everything You Need to Know

Questions? We're here to help

Can I track my cat with a microchip?

No, microchips aren't GPS trackers and don't show real-time location. If you want that, a GPS-enabled collar, tag, or tracker is the better option.

Do indoor cats need microchipping?

Yes. Microchipping is recommended and required for all cats in Dubai, including those that stay indoors, since even indoor cats can escape unexpectedly.

What happens to a microchip when a cat dies?

Is microchipping mandatory worldwide?

Do I need to update my cat's microchip details if I move or change my number?

Yes. A microchip is only useful if the contact details linked to it are current. If you move house or change your phone number, let us know, and we'll update your cat's registration record.

When's the best time to microchip a kitten?

Can pregnant cats be microchipped?

Yes, it's safe. The procedure is quick, and we place the chip well away from the kittens.

Everything You Need to Know

Questions? We're here to help

Can I track my cat with a microchip?

No, microchips aren't GPS trackers and don't show real-time location. If you want that, a GPS-enabled collar, tag, or tracker is the better option.

Do indoor cats need microchipping?

Yes. Microchipping is recommended and required for all cats in Dubai, including those that stay indoors, since even indoor cats can escape unexpectedly.

What happens to a microchip when a cat dies?

Is microchipping mandatory worldwide?

Do I need to update my cat's microchip details if I move or change my number?

Yes. A microchip is only useful if the contact details linked to it are current. If you move house or change your phone number, let us know, and we'll update your cat's registration record.

When's the best time to microchip a kitten?

Can pregnant cats be microchipped?

Yes, it's safe. The procedure is quick, and we place the chip well away from the kittens.

Everything You Need to Know

Questions? We're here to help

Can I track my cat with a microchip?

No, microchips aren't GPS trackers and don't show real-time location. If you want that, a GPS-enabled collar, tag, or tracker is the better option.

Do indoor cats need microchipping?

Yes. Microchipping is recommended and required for all cats in Dubai, including those that stay indoors, since even indoor cats can escape unexpectedly.

What happens to a microchip when a cat dies?

Is microchipping mandatory worldwide?

Do I need to update my cat's microchip details if I move or change my number?

Yes. A microchip is only useful if the contact details linked to it are current. If you move house or change your phone number, let us know, and we'll update your cat's registration record.

When's the best time to microchip a kitten?

Can pregnant cats be microchipped?

Yes, it's safe. The procedure is quick, and we place the chip well away from the kittens.