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<p>It is already a requirement for every dog in the UK to be identified by a microchip
and its details to be recorded on a recognised database. This includes dogs imported
from outside the UK. Defra will shortly be issuing a call for evidence on whether
to introduce compulsory microchipping for all cats in England. Furthermore, all pets
(cats, dogs and ferrets) entering Great Britain on approved routes have their microchip
scanned and recorded by the carrier at the time of travel.</p><p> </p><p>We do not
consider it necessary at this time to introduce an additional database along the lines
proposed.</p><p> </p>
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