Microchipping<\/strong> is mandatory for all pets in Dubai<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Registration with Dubai Municipality<\/strong> is mandatory after microchipping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Annual Rabies vaccination<\/strong> is required by law<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Annual re-registration with Dubai Municipality<\/strong> follows each Rabies vaccination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n These are legal requirements enforced under Dubai Municipality<\/a> regulations \u2014 not suggestions. The good news is that a single vet visit can handle all of it at once.<\/p>\n This is the part most pet parents worry about. It’s simpler than you think.<\/p>\n A vet inserts the chip under the skin, typically at the back of the neck between the shoulder blades. The location is chosen because it’s easy to scan and minimises implant movement. The procedure takes seconds. Most pets react no more than they would to a routine vaccination \u2014 a small flinch, then it’s over.<\/p>\n No anaesthetic is required. No recovery time is needed. Your pet goes home immediately after.<\/p>\n Registration with Dubai Municipality is included as part of the microchipping process. It links your contact details to your pet’s unique chip number, so if your pet is ever found and scanned, authorities or vets can trace them back to you directly.<\/p>\n After your pet’s Rabies vaccination and Dubai Municipality registration, you’ll receive a colour-coded ID tag. It signals to groomers, boarders, and anyone who handles your pet that they are registered and vaccinated \u2014 and it’s recognised by local shelters and clinics as proof of current registration status.<\/p>\n If you have a young puppy or kitten, timing matters.<\/p>\n Pets must be at least 8 weeks old before their vaccination programme can begin. Until then, they should stay home to avoid virus exposure. Microchipping and full registration go hand-in-hand with completing the vaccination schedule, so your vet will guide you on the right moment to book.<\/p>\n PetsFirst offers a single package for new puppies and kittens covering:<\/p>\n Full vaccination schedule (two or three visits, depending on age at first appointment)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Microchip implantation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rabies vaccination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Deworming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pet passport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n There’s no extra charge if a third vaccination visit is needed \u2014 it’s included at no additional cost, following WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association)<\/a> guidelines. Think of WSAVA as the WHO of the veterinary world. If your pet needs that third visit, coming a few days later<\/em> than the recommended date is better than coming a few days earlier<\/em> \u2014 your vet will confirm the best timing based on your pet’s individual needs.<\/p>\n Book a pet vaccination at our City Walk clinic<\/a> to get your puppy or kitten’s health programme started.<\/p>\n While you’re at the clinic, it’s a smart time to tick off a few other essentials.<\/p>\n Dubai’s warm climate makes parasites a year-round concern. Internal parasites are treated with deworming tablets every three months. There’s no preventative product available, so regular treatment on a fixed schedule is the only reliable approach. Some intestinal worms are zoonotic \u2014 meaning they can spread to humans \u2014 which is especially relevant in households with young children.<\/p>\n
\nThe Microchipping Procedure: What to Expect<\/h2>\n
The Implantation Process<\/h3>\n
Dubai Municipality Registration<\/h3>\n
The Colour-Coded ID Tag<\/h3>\n
\nMicrochipping Puppies and Kittens: Timing and Packages<\/h2>\n
The 8-Week Rule<\/h3>\n
The Complete Puppy and Kitten Health Package<\/h3>\n
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\nEssential Health Care to Arrange Alongside Microchipping<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDeworming for Dubai’s Climate<\/h3>\n