We strongly recommend microchipping your cat or dog. All dogs born after the 1st July 2006 have to be microchipped in New Zealand (with the exemption of working farm dogs). We can also microchip your rabbits, guinea pigs or even birds.
How big is the microchip?
The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice.
How is it administered?
The microchip is administered via a syringe and a very small needle, which causes only a little bit of discomfort.
Does it hurt and how long does it take?
For most dogs and cats, microchipping only stings as much as any other injection or vaccination. A lot of pets don’t even react to the needle at all. We can also microchip your pet when they are being speyed/neutered, meaning they will be asleep while the chip is inserted.
Other Considerations
We recommend registering your pet’s microchip number on the NZ Companion Animal Registry. The registry links all your contact details and your pet’s details with their chip; this allows both you and your pet to be quickly identified in the case of emergency. The registry is used by vet clinics New Zealand wide and by the SPCA.
If you have an Emergency with your pet during our closed hours please see under Services page for a list Emergency clinics in Auckland.
See ARC at 8 Hereford St Ponsonby 09 281 5815 or ARC 224 Albany Highway 09 281 5815
VSA 133 Central park Rd Henderson, 09 320 5645 or Mt Wellington Corner Hotunui Drive & Te Apunga Place, Sylvia Park, off Carbine rd 09 320 5645
Western afterhours Rosebank Rd Avondale (09) 820 7273
Northshore Ellis Road Glenfield (09) 443-5640
Manukau 15 Jack Conway Ave (09) 277 8383
Please do not go to the emergency clinic if it is not urgent/life threatening. ( Runny eyes/nose , coughing , limping , itching & etc can wait until the morning to be seen by our day vet )
If you are very worried or unsure if you are dealing with an emergency about your pet after clinic hours and you are a client with us you can reach Dr Chris on his emergency phone until 10pm or again from 7am each day
- Dr Chris Laurenson - 027 544 4427
Normanby Road Vet Clinic offers a range of friendly and professional vet services for cats, dogs and other animals. From vaccinations to microchipping and even surgeries, we can help your pets remain happy and healthy. Our clinic is easily accessible from all areas of Auckland.
