Dog and cat microchipping in Sigulda
Microchipping is a quick and painless procedure where a small identification microchip is inserted under the animal’s skin.
In Latvia, dog chipping and registration is mandatory by law, and it is also a prerequisite for traveling with your pet. At Dr. Nartiša veterinary clinic in Sigulda, we perform chipping and register the animal in the Agricultural Data Center (LDC) database. Chip including registration - from €42.50. Appointment: +371 29188182.
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What is microchipping?
A microchip is a small device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is injected under the animal’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. It contains a unique 15-digit number that is read with a scanner. The chip does not contain GPS and does not act as a locator - it stores an identification number linked to the owner’s contact information in a database. The procedure takes a few seconds and is no more painful than a regular injection; no anesthesia is required.
Why chip your pet?
Finding a lost pet
If a chipped animal is found, any clinic or shelter can read the chip and find the owner through the LDC database. Unlike a collar or tag, a chip cannot be lost or removed.
Legal requirement
Dog chipping and registration is mandatory in Latvia. It helps ensure animal accounting and promotes responsible pet ownership.
Traveling with a pet
A microchip is a prerequisite for obtaining an EU pet passport and traveling with a pet outside of Latvia.
Is microchipping mandatory?
Yes. In Latvia, dog chipping and registration has been mandatory since 2017 - all dogs must be microchipped and registered in the Agricultural Data Center (LDC) database.
From July 1, 2024, chipping and registration is also mandatory for cats. The animal must be microchipped by four months of age. For cats born before June 30, 2024, chipping and registration must be completed by June 30, 2027. Certain exceptions are specified in the Cabinet of Ministers regulations.
Chipping and registration is also mandatory if you plan to travel with your pet outside of Latvia.
How does the procedure work?
The veterinarian injects the chip under the skin - it only takes a few seconds. Afterward, the animal is registered in the LDC database, linking the chip number to the owner’s contact information. If necessary, we also issue a vaccination certificate and an EU pet passport for travel. Important: if you change your place of residence or contact information, the data in the LDC database must be updated for the chip to remain useful.
Prices
Identification microchip insertion
€25
Registration in the LDC database
€17.50
Issuing a vaccination certificate
€11
Issuing an EU passport
€14
Dog chipping and registration (mandatory minimum) - from €42.50. When vaccinating 3 or more animals, a 15% discount applies to vaccination and identification services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is dog chipping mandatory in Latvia?
Yes. In Latvia, all dogs must be chipped and registered in the Agricultural Data Center (LDC) database.
How much does it cost to chip a dog?
Microchip insertion - €25, registration in the LDC database - €17.50, totaling from €42.50. For travel, an EU passport can be issued additionally (€14). When vaccinating 3 or more animals, a 15% discount applies to identification services.
Is chipping painful?
The procedure takes a few seconds and is no more painful than a regular injection. No anesthesia is required.
At what age can a puppy or kitten be chipped?
Chipping is usually done from about 7-8 weeks of age, often at the same time as the first vaccinations. The veterinarian will recommend the most appropriate time.
Does the microchip work as a GPS locator?
No. The chip does not transmit its location - it only contains an identification number that is read with a scanner and linked to the owner in the LDC database.
Do cats need to be chipped?
Do cats need to be chipped? Yes. From July 1, 2024, chipping and registration is also mandatory for cats. A cat must be microchipped by four months of age; for cats born before July 1, 2024, this must be done by June 30, 2027.
Book a microchipping appointment in Sigulda
Want to chip and register your pet? Call or contact us, and we will find a suitable time.
