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Obligation to identify all pets in Spain with microchip or ring

13 Nov 2026 4 views
Who is affected:
Pet owners, breeders, animal shelters, veterinary clinics and regional administrations

Summary

A new regulation establishes a unique identification system for dogs, cats, ferrets and pet birds. It aims to combat abandonment, illegal trafficking and improve health traceability.

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Royal Decree 986/2026 develops regulatory provisions of article 51 of Law 7/2023 on animal welfare, creating a national homogeneous system for pet identification. Dogs, cats and ferrets must be identified by microchip, and birds by ringing, with registration in SICERPA. It also includes animals previously excluded from…

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Full official title

Real Decreto 986/2026, de 11 de noviembre, sobre identificación de animales de compañía.

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Self-employed SMEs Healthcare

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