Your pet's rabies tag should always be on its collar, so people can quickly see that your pet has been vaccinated for this deadly disease. Rabies tag numbers also allow tracing of animals and identification of a lost animal's owner, but it can be hard to have a rabies number traced after veterinary clinics or county offices are closed for the day. Q: I just adopted a pet from the animal shelter. Is it microchipped? How can I find out? A: If the shelter scanned the animal, they should be able to tell you if it is microchipped.
Some shelters implant microchips into every animal they adopt out, so check with the shelter and find out your new pet's microchip number so you can get it registered in your name. Most veterinary clinics have microchip scanners, and your veterinarian can scan your new pet for a microchip when you take your new pet for its veterinary checkup. Microchips show up on radiographs x-rays , so that's another way to look for one.
A: The best reason to have your animals microchipped is the improved chance that you'll get your animal back if it becomes lost or stolen. A: To your veterinarian, of course!
Most veterinary clinics keep microchips on hand; so, it is likely that your pet can be implanted with a microchip the same day as your appointment. Sometimes local shelters or businesses will host a microchipping event, too. A: It looks like a simple-enough procedure to implant a microchip — after all, it's just like giving an injection, right?
Well, yes and no. Although it looks like a simple injection, it is very important that the microchip is implanted properly. Using too much force, placing the needle too deeply, or placing it in the wrong location can not only make it difficult to detect or read the microchip in the future, but it can also cause life-threatening problems. Microchips should really be implanted under supervision by a veterinarian, because veterinarians know where the microchips should be placed, know how to place them, and know how to recognize the signs of a problem and treat one if it occurs.
Q: Once the microchip has been implanted, what do I do? Is there any sort of maintenance needed? A: There really is no maintenance required for microchips themselves, although you do need to register the microchip and keep your contact information up-to-date in the microchip registration database.
If you notice any abnormalities at the site where the microchip was implanted, such as drainage oozing or swelling, contact your veterinarian. Q: I heard about a dog that was euthanized by a shelter because his microchip wasn't detected by the shelter's scanner.
How can I know that won't happen to my pet? A: Unfortunately, there have been instances where a pet's microchip was not detected by the animal shelter's scanner, and the pet was euthanized after the usual holding period because they could not locate its owner.
Although these are heartbreaking circumstances, the good news is that this is now unlikely to happen because of the availability of universal forward-and-backward reading scanners. A: As with almost anything, it's not a foolproof system. Although it's very rare, microchips can fail and become unable to be detected by a scanner. Problems with the scanners are also not common, but can occur.
Human error, such as improper scanning technique or incomplete scanning of an animal, can also lead to failure to detect a microchip. Some of the animal-related factors that can make it difficult to detect a microchip include the following: animals that won't stay still or struggle too much while being scanned; the presence of long, matted hair at or near the microchip implantation site; excessive fat deposits in the region of implantation; and a metal collar or a collar with a lot of metal on it.
All of these can interfere with the scanning and detection of the microchip. See our literature review for guidelines on scanning procedures to reduce the chances of missing a microchip. Q: My pet has two different frequency microchips implanted. Do I need to have one removed?
Will they interfere with each other? Which microchip will be detected by the scanner? A: No, you do not need to have one of the microchips removed and no, they will not interfere with each other.
The microchip detected by the scanner will depend on the scanner used — if it is a universal forward- and backward-reading scanner, it will probably detect each chip as it is passed over it. To detect the other chip, the scanner has to be reset and passed over the area where it is located. If it is a scanner that only reads one microchip frequency, it will only detect a microchip of that specific frequency and will not detect or read the other microchip.
If you know your pet has more than one microchip implanted, make sure you keep the database information updated for each microchip. People don't routinely assume there's more than one microchip because it is very uncommon , so they will try to find the owner based on the registry number of the microchip they detect.
Inserting a 24 Pet Watch microchip by Allflex is a quick and painless procedure that can make a huge difference if your pet becomes lost. On the microchip is important information that can identify your dog and provide your contact information in case your dog is ever separated from you.
The unique code on the chip can be used to identify your dog if he were ever to become lost. The chip is safe for your pet, designed to last longer than the average life expectancy of a dog, and has anti-migration technology so the microchip stays where it was implanted. AKC-CAR microchip scanners can detect all three frequencies of microchips that are used in the pet identification industry but can only read the kHZ and kHZ chips. The vital contact information encoded on the microchip can help bring your lost pup home faster.
Each animal is assigned a unique 9-digit identification number that is encoded into the microchip to prevent identity fraud. Statistically, most dogs who run away for become lost are never reunited with their owners. These usually include your name, address, phone numbers and details of your pet.
These are held securely and will only passed onto registered premises such as vets, dog wardens and re-homing centres if your pet is scanned and their number is looked up, so that you can be contacted. To update ownership details, contact the database company to tell them you have re-homed your pet and they usually will give you a form or code to give to the new owner.
Give the new owners these documents and the microchip number, so they can contact the database company to get their details registered. Microchips are tough and hardwearing and should last for your pet's life.
Usually, the chip manufacturer will provide a replacement chip free of charge and your vet can simply place a new chip. If you are worried, a vet practice can quickly check a microchip for you and book an appointment with a vet if there any concerns. The chip will still be picked up by a scanner, as all around the pet is usually scanned. What is neutering and is it something you've considered for your pet?
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Our PetWise vans are out and across the country, giving advice to pet owners and offering a microchipping service to dogs. Donate Menu. Get help. Find us. This is where people tend to get confused. Some shelters and vets assume that if their scanner picks up three different brands of microchips, it is universal. However, as you can tell from the above, some brands are on the same chip frequency, and some make several different types of microchips.
So unless the scanner picks up all three frequencies the , , and And unfortunately, many organizations are unknowingly still using non-universal scanners, which means they are missing chips and, therefore, unable to reunite lost pets with their families. Most organizations have scarce resources and do not have the time or people available to wait on hold with all of the common microchip companies. Because there is no singular national database in the United States, some owners choose to register their pets in multiple registries as an added safety net.
Yes, it is a great way to protect your pet. Yes, every pet should have a microchip with current registration information.
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