Freddy the cat is chipped here - that's how the marking is done

As of January 1, 2023, it is illegal to own a cat that is not ID marked by a veterinarian and registered with the Swedish Board of Agriculture.

The ID marking, which can be done by either a tattoo or a chip, contains a unique number that is valid throughout Europe.

- There is only one cat that has exactly that number, so it is your cat forever, says Niclas Hellström, small animal veterinarian.

The measure hopes to give cats a higher status, and cat owners a clearer sense of responsibility.

Untagged cats: Vite and care

For those cat owners who, despite the new law, choose not to tag and register their cat, a so-called fine can be issued, i.e. a fine that the cat owner then has to pay.

Should a cat that does not have an ID tag or that is not registered in the Swedish Agency for Agriculture's register become a stray and be brought to a cat shelter - the cat will immediately belong to the cat shelter.

In the clip: Come along when Freddy is microchipped - and hear from the vet about why you who see the law as unnecessary should reconsider.