OVER the past couple of months, more and more Oxford residents have suffered the trauma of losing their beloved dogs or cats.

We hear from a lot of people in Oxford who ask us what they can do to avoid such future heartbreak.

There is a straightforward answer that surprisingly few people seem to have taken up. Most vets offer a microchipping service, where an implant the size of a grain of rice is injected under your pet’s skin, storing information that can be used to return lost animals to their homes.

This inexpensive, quick procedure will not stop your pet running away, but will definitely increase the chances that you will have your beloved companion returned.

Just remember, though, vets will not be willing to put microchips into husbands who are constantly down the pub!

Four Paws UK