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THE Dog and Cat Management Board is reminding South Australians to ensure their pets are microchipped and their contact details are kept up to date.<\/p>\n

Microchipping your pet gives you the best chance of reuniting with them if they happen to run away or get lost. It is also required under South Australian laws for dogs and cats to be microchipped by 12 weeks of age and registered on the statewide register, Dogs and Cats Online.<\/p>\n

Dogs and Cats Online is a one-stop-shop that allows owners to update their pets\u2019 details and pay their dog or cat council registration fees at the same time.<\/p>\n

Owners can access the website anytime of the day or week. Those who do not comply risk a fine of up to $750 for a prescribed breed.<\/p>\n

Dog and Cat Management Board Chairman David Parkin said it was vital for owners to keep their pets\u2019 details up to date on the state\u2019s registry.<\/p>\n

\u201cMicrochips are only as good as the information available on a microchip register,\u201d Mr Parkin said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes pets do accidentally escape, but they can be returned home quicky and safely if their microchip has all of the correct information.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile it is a legal requirement for your dog or cat to be registered in Dogs and Cats Online, owners may also choose to add their pet\u2019s microchip to a private microchip registry.<\/p>\n

\u201cI highly encourage all South Australian dog and cat owners to head to Dogs and Cats Online to check on their pets\u2019 details and update them if they are out of date.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.dogandcatboard.com.au<\/a> or www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE Dog and Cat Management Board is reminding South Australians to ensure their pets are microchipped and their contact details are kept up to date. Microchipping your pet gives you the best chance of reuniting with them if they happen to run away or get lost. It is also required under South Australian laws for […]<\/p>\n

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