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Residents urged to microchip pets after reported rise in animals hit by cars

Veterinary practice says motorists should always pull over

Residents are being urged to microchip and tag pets, after an Island-based vet has revealed they've seen an increase in the number of animals hit by cars in the past six months.

The Practice Manager at Arg Beiyn Veterinary Practice called on motorists to pull over if they've had a collision with an animal.

Ryan Hagedorn told Manx Radio he's seen as many at ten animals brought in, within the past six months:

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