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78% — 78% of UK pet cats are microchipped, up from 64% in 2017

78% of UK pet cats are microchipped, up from 64% in 2017

Recent

Source: PDSA (2024)

Source

PDSA (2024)

Notes

June 2024 legislation made microchipping mandatory

Primary Source

PDSA. (2024). PDSA PAW Report 2024. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/health/#uk-cats-microchipped-2024

87%

87% of UK pet cats are neutered, representing 9.4 million cats

PDSA (2024)

65%

65% of UK cats receive regular booster vaccinations, approximately 7 million cats

PDSA (2024)

45%

45% of UK cats are insured, up from 39% in 2023

PDSA (2024)

83%

83% of UK cats are treated for fleas

PDSA (2024)