Microchipping is a quick, one-time procedure where a tiny, biocompatible chip, about the size of a grain of rice, is implanted under the skin between your dog’s shoulder blades. Each chip carries a unique identification number that can be read by a scanner and, once registered with your details, provides a permanent link between you and your dog. Unlike collars or tags that can be lost or removed, a microchip offers a lifelong, tamper-proof form of identification recognised by veterinarians, municipalities, and international travel authorities.

In Dubai and across the UAE, microchipping is mandatory for all dogs to comply with municipal regulations. Puppies can be microchipped once they’re old enough for their first vaccines, while adult, imported, or newly adopted dogs should be microchipped or have their details updated as soon as possible. This legal requirement not only proves ownership but also makes it far easier to reunite you with your pet if they’re ever lost or stolen and streamlines travel and export procedures by providing official, verifiable identification.