Never Lose Your Furry Friend: The Power of Microchipping.

Why Microchip Your Pet?

Does your beloved pet love sneaking out for an adventure? If so, let's talk about a growing trend that every pet lover should know about: microchipping your pet.

You're probably already wondering what microchipping actually is, why you'd need to bring your pet in for it, and whether it hurts. Today we'll explain all of this, along with the benefits of microchipping your pet.

A Microchip Is an Electronic Component Encased in Glass (About the Size of a Grain of Rice)

It contains a 15-digit number that stores your pet's personal information, such as their name, your address, and your phone number as the owner.

When scanned with a microchip reader, it works much like a national ID card would for your pet.

The microchip is implanted under the skin of dogs, cats, or birds, without any side effects, and stays with them for life.

At What Age Can a Pet Be Microchipped?

Microchipping can begin as early as 30-45 days of age, without any side effects.

However, it must be performed by a veterinarian to ensure safety, since a dirty needle used during the procedure can cause an abscess to form.

Benefits of Microchipping

• Pet registration: Once microchipping is complete, the veterinarian will register the microchip number on the manufacturer's website, and your pet's information will then be in the system. Many countries now require all dog owners to register their dogs.
• Prevents loss or theft: Pets are just like people -- if they go missing, the only thing that can confirm their identity is an ID card, and a microchip serves as exactly that kind of ID card, confirming who your pet is and that they have an owner.
• Enables international travel: When countries reopen and owners want to take their pets abroad to explore, many countries now have laws requiring pets to be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies at least once, with the vaccination given no less than 30 days and no more than 1 year before travel. Examples include South Korea, Japan, and countries in the European zone.
• Required for pet competitions: International-level pet competitions often have clear requirements that entrants must be microchipped, mainly to confirm identity and, more importantly, to prevent substitution of animals.
• Issuing pedigree certificates: For the peace of mind of both buyers and sellers, a microchip helps confirm a pet's identity and accuracy, eliminating worries about buying or selling the wrong animal.
• Breed verification: Microchipping breeding parents helps confirm that a bloodline has been passed down through multiple generations, and allows for certain verification of breed lineage.

Steps Involved in Microchipping

• Before starting, the veterinarian will first scan the pet with a microchip reader to check whether they have already been microchipped.
• The microchip is checked -- standard-compliant microchip equipment must come in a sterilized package to prevent infection.
• The microchip reader is used to scan the needle containing the microchip, to confirm the needle does contain a microchip and that the code matches what's listed on the package.
• The microchip is implanted by inserting the needle under the skin, in the area between the two shoulder blades. The veterinarian then scans the pet again -- if the microchip has been placed correctly under the skin, a number will appear on the microchip reader.
• The veterinarian will issue a microchipping certificate, clearly stating your pet's ID number.

The Benefits of Microchipping Are Numerous -- While It's Not a Tracking Device, Having Your Pet Microchipped Certainly Doesn't Hurt.

This Is Especially True for Pets Who Love to Sneak Out and Wander, Since Anyone Who Finds Your Pet Can Report It So You Can Track Them Down -- And If Someone Ever Tries to Claim Your Adorable Pet as Their Own, You Can Simply Scan to Prove Ownership!!