Microchipping

Microchipping your pet gives them the best chance of being identified and reunited with you if they become lost or stolen.

It is a legal requirement in England for all dogs to be microchipped by 8 weeks and for cats over 20 weeks of age from June 2024. Owners of pets found not to be microchipped could face a fine of up to £500.

What does microchipping involve?

A small microchip, the size of a grain of rice, is implanted under the animal’s skin, between the shoulder blades, using a sterile needle. It is a very quick and painless procedure, and once the microchip is implanted, it will remain so for the duration of your pet’s life.

The microchip contains a unique identification number and, when your pet is scanned with a microchip reader, this can be linked to your details. Microchip scanners are used by vets, the police, and animal rescue centres and charities. Your details are stored on a national database and it is very important that this information is kept up-to-date with any changes.

Any pets travelling abroad are required to be microchipped.

Sharon Davidson

2023-12-21

Very impressed with how all the team at the Windsor site pulled together and helped us deal with a very poorly dog who sadly hd to be put down. A very emotional 3 hours - but the professionalism and caring was 2nd to none. Would recommend

Anthony Allison

2023-10-30

Forest House Windsor is an excellent veterinary practice. They have cared for my dog for nearly 10 years and two cats I have looked after for around 20 years. They are skilled and empathetic and very good at prioritising urgent cases. I know many fellow pet owners locally who use them and they all speak very highly of them. Their pricing is standard for this area. They are an independent practice, clearly driven by a desire to care and I am happy to recommend them.

Caroline Hallett

2023-10-28

I took my new cat in for his vacination & saw Ruben. He was very professional, but still kind & gentle dealing with my nervous boy.

John Webb (Callsure)

2023-10-19

Dog was taken there with gastro-intestinal issues. Was expecting a huge bill but was delighted that the vet used sensible steps to keep the costs as low as possible.

Frank Mansell

2023-07-28

Your staff are always happy and cheerful we have always used forest house and would not go anywhere else

Laura B

2023-06-11

We’ve been bringing our pets here for decades. Hands down the most compassionate, friendly team in my opinion! Small branch in Egham, larger branch in Windsor handles all operations etc.

A D

2023-02-02

We have been going to Forest House Vets Windsor with our boxer dog for the last 18 months. We highly recommend them. We’ve had two major issues with the dog, one a year ago and we needed to be referred to a specialist. The team were very patient and helped us with insurance forms and were generally the best support over the course of two months whilst we got to the root cause. And most recently this week the team have been incredible, always seeing us at short notice on the same day if possible, giving the dog the biggest fuss when they see him to the point he LOVES going there and all of the staff are awesome especially the Vet Alana! Informative, understanding and extremely knowledgeable. Couldn’t ask for a better medical team for our Dog.