Proposal to Make Micro-chipping of Cats Mandatory

Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for National Development whether micro-chipping of pet cats can be made mandatory.

NParks currently only requires dogs to be licensed and microchipped in Singapore, as dogs are the most common cause of rabies transmission from animals to humans globally. This enables traceability for the purposes of disease control and serves to protect public health.

As part of our broader efforts to improve standards in the pet sector, we have been engaging stakeholders on a range of issues, such as improving dog rehoming and adoption processes, as well as raising standards of pet boarders and breeders. We will also work with stakeholders to review measures to strengthen the traceability of cats as part of these efforts, which may involve microchipping, if necessary.