Only a small percentage of ferrets which are kept as pets and belong to the public are microchipped; that percentage is even lower if you look at the numbers of ferrets which are used as working animals.

Owners have an obligation to ensure that should their ferret is lost or escapes then every means is made available to try and find them and return them safely. It is a simple conclusion that should a ferret have a microchip inserted under the skin then that ferret, if found, can be scanned and then returned back to its owner with the minimum of fuss. It is good practise for all rescue and welfare centres to scan ferrets when they are bought in to check for a microchip.

FERT strongly encourages individuals, welfares, rescues as well as the ferret working community to get all their animals (cats, dogs, rabbits as well!) chipped by a trained professional for the ferrets safety as well as the owners piece of mind.

By prior arrangement, FERT can attend days arranged by welfares, rescues and other organisations where we will microchip animals on your behalf with funds and profits being returned to the listed welfare or charity of your choice. Alternatively you can always ask your local vet as this is a minor procedure which is easy to carry out.

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