DOG owners now face a fine of up to £500 if their dog is not microchipped.Under new laws introduced today (April 6) all dogs in England, Wales and Scotland aged eight weeks and older must be microchipped.Owners of dogs that are not could be served a council notice ordering them to do so. Failure to microchip at this point means owners may be asked to pay a £500 fine or a criminal prosecution. Dr Huw Stacey, director of clinical services at Vets4Pets, said: "Inserting a microchip...
