All you need to know about Pet Microchip
Are you thinking of getting a pet or already have one? Whether you have a cat or a dog, it’s important to consider getting a pet microchip.
Pets can get lost or stolen all the time, and with a microchip, it will be much easier for you to find them if they go missing.
What Is a Pet Microchip?
A pet microchip is a small electronic device that is implanted under the skin of your pet. The chip contains information about your pet’s health and identification numbers.
If your pet ever gets lost, finds itself in another home, or is injured, the chip can help reunite you with your pet quickly and easily.
Why Microchip your Dog?
Microchipping your pet provides peace of mind in the event of an emergency. I
n addition to being a helpful safety measure, microchipping also helps keep track of your pet’s medical history and updates you on their care.
Microchipping is becoming increasingly popular as a means of identifying animals in case of an emergency. There are several reasons why microchipping is such a valuable tool for pet owners:
- A microchip is permanent – it will never wear out or become unreadable.
- A microchip is unique – there is only one copy of the chip per animal.
- A microchip is registered – when an animal is microchipped, its unique registration number is automatically stored in a database, making it easy to locate and contact the owner if necessary.
- It verifies your pet’s identity – just by scanning the chip with a reader, you can confirm that the animal in question is indeed yours and obtain updated information about their health and care.
How Do Microchips Work?
Microchips are tiny devices about the size of a grain of rice that are implanted under the skin of your pet’s neck.
When scanned by a compatible reader, the chip will send information about your pet’s microchip ID, name, rabies vaccination status and other pertinent data.
Microchips use only radio frequencies to communicate with scanners.
Microchips came into widespread use in the early 2000s when they were first developed by Japanese company Denso Corporation.
They are now available from many different manufacturers and can be implanted in any mammal, including cats and dogs.
Where Are Microchips placed on your Pets?
Dogs and cats are both commonly microchipped, but where is the chip placed? Some pet owners opt to have their pet’s microchip implanted under the skin near the shoulder blade, while others choose to have a chip placed in a specific location on the pet’s body.
In either case, the chip is meant to be a permanent means of identification for your pet.
The benefits of a pet microchip are many and it’s is important to have them in your pets to make sure that they are not mistaken as strays and they can always be identified.
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