Getting your dog microchipped is one of the best ways to stay connected to them. The chip can assist in locating your dog in the event that they become lost. But how does it operate precisely, and what are the steps involved in locating a dog using its chip?
The procedure begins with reading the microchip, which has a special identification number on it, from the dog. After that, this number is added to a database containing the owner’s contact information. But, in order to locate your dog, you must be aware of what to do and what to anticipate.
This post will walk you through every step of finding a dog using its chip, including scanning, where to look, and how to get your pet back home safely.
- Why do you need to do chipping
- Advantages and disadvantages of microchipping
- Databases of chipped animals
- How to properly chip a dog
- Video on the topic
- How to find a microchip in a dog, scan a chipped dog?
- Chipping dogs and cats. How to find a dog / cat by microchip.
- How to find a dog by chip and check it in the database
- CHIPING. What is it and why is it needed?
Why do you need to do chipping
One technique for electronically identifying animals is chipping. The technology behind it is the implantation of a microchip beneath the skin.
The chip is a tiny circuit housed in a safe glass capsule that can be incorporated into a living thing’s tissues. It measures slightly more than a rice grain at 2 x 12 mm, or 1.4 x 8.5 mm.
An alternative to the painful branding of animals is microchipping.
Implanting a chip is a straightforward surgical process. It hurts like a vaccination, kind of. It just takes a few minutes and is safe for the animal. The use of anesthetics is not necessary. The biocapsule grows into the surrounding tissues within 7 days of introduction, and the pet is not aware of it.
- country and region of residence;
- name of the breed and nickname of the pet;
- health status;
- vaccination history;
- contact information and coordinates of the owner;
- name of the clinic where the procedure was performed.
Code structure of Microchip
A barcode sticker is affixed to the animal’s veterinary passport and pedigree.
Pets can be microchipped as early as five weeks of age.
The puppy may have a chip implanted on the 35th day after the date of birth.
Advantages and disadvantages of microchipping
This technology is surrounded by a lot of conjecture because it recently surfaced on Russian Federation territory. This relates to its goal first and foremost.
The purpose of chipping was not to track a pet. This method’s primary goal is animal identification, which is crucial for elite breed representatives in particular.
You must have a thorough understanding of the procedure’s advantages and disadvantages in order to assess its viability.
Table 1 lists the benefits and drawbacks of chipping
| Advantages | Omissions |
|---|---|
| Safety. The operational life of the capsule, made of hard bioglass, is designed for at least 100 years. This time period significantly exceeds the life of the animal | Some dogs have an individual intolerance to the components contained in the capsule shell. |
| Ability to freely cross the border | In rare cases, migration of the implanted chip is observed. The range of deviation of the chip from the injection site is from 1 to 2 cm. Such migration does not have a negative impact on the body |
| Finding comprehensive information about the animal and its owner in one place and its ease of reading | There are known cases when after several years the scanner failed to read the information placed in the microcircuit. Most often, this malfunction is associated with its demagnetization as a result of electromagnetic exposure. |
| Painlessness and ease of performing the manipulation | The absence of a painful reaction to the procedure is possible if it is performed correctly. If the injection is given by an inexperienced veterinarian, there is a high probability of suppuration at the injection site and the formation of inflammatory processes |
| The ability to confirm ownership of the pet. When purchasing representatives of elite varieties, the information contained in the microchip allows for correct identification | When purchasing a mature chipped pet, it is necessary to enter data about its new owner. It may take a long time to update the information |
| It is impossible to replace an animal when participating in competitions | Long-haired pets have a risk of improper implantation, in which the chip gets entangled in the fur, without reaching the epidermis |
The drawbacks mentioned are sporadic. This process has a great deal more benefits built in.
Vaccinations given to a pet prior to the chip’s implantation may be deemed void in some nations.
It is necessary to have a chip in order to participate in exhibitions.
Databases of chipped animals
There isn’t a single, all-inclusive pet chip database. There are a few sizable international ones that are registered, like PetMaxx or Europetnet, but there isn’t yet a shared network for looking for animals.
There are four major information portals in Russia: Moi-zver, Animal-ID, AnimalFace, and Russsiapet. They are all a part of PetMaxx or Europetnet.
Some information platforms allow users to search for information about a pet anywhere in the world because they are connected to international platforms. For instance, PetMaxx, a behemoth, has merged over thirty databases.
Numerous Russian databases are merged with foreign ones.
Veterinarian clinic-made information portals serve as an alternative to extensive resources. like FreeChip, a recognized member of Europetnet. Veterinarian clinic specialists view this service as a useful tool.
- free use and adding information about the animal;
- user-friendly interface;
- easy navigation;
- reliable data storage;
- the ability for the owner to independently make changes to the card;
- no need to install additional programs.
The following pet-related information is available via the information portal upon request: the breed, nickname, and name of the clinic where the chip was placed
How to properly chip a dog
All of the major veterinary hospitals and cynological centers perform the microchip implant procedure. Never put your trust in unskilled experts. Installing "gray" chips is known to have happened, but since there is no database information on them, they are meaningless.
The chip can be inserted in a matter of minutes.
- The chip is not administered to pets under 1 month old.
- Before the manipulation, the operability of the microchip is tested by reading it with a scanner.
- The animal is also scanned for the presence of a capsule, since re-chipping is prohibited.
- The injection area is treated with a disinfectant solution.
- For representatives of long-haired breeds, the chip is implanted in the withers or left shoulder blade.
- For short-haired pets, the transponder is inserted into the inner thigh.
- At the end of the procedure, the chip is checked.
- After a visit to the clinic, the animal cannot be bathed or combed for several days.
- It is advisable for hyperactive pets to buy a plastic collar that will protect the injection site from tearing.
Anesthesia is not necessary for the painless manipulation.
Chipping is an easy process.
| Step | Description |
| 1. Get the Chip Number | Find the microchip number from the dog’s ID papers or by scanning the chip at a vet or animal shelter. |
| 2. Use an Online Database | Enter the chip number into an online pet microchip registry or database to check the dog’s information. |
| 3. Contact the Registry | If you can’t access the information online, contact the microchip registry directly for help in locating the dog. |
| 4. Inform Authorities | If the dog is lost or stolen, report the microchip number to local animal shelters and authorities to assist in finding the dog. |
Utilizing a dog’s microchip to locate it is a dependable and efficient approach. Modern technology makes it possible to find your pet quickly in the event that they disappear, providing you peace of mind.
Make sure the microchip in your dog is registered with the most recent contact details. If a shelter or veterinarian ever finds your dog, this little action could make a big difference.
In general, microchipping your dog is an easy method to keep them safe and improve the likelihood that you will find them again if they become lost. It’s an important tool that all pet owners ought to take into account.
Reuniting with a lost pet can be simple and successful when a dog’s microchip is found. A tiny implanted under the dog’s skin, the microchip has a unique identification number that veterinarians and animal shelters can scan. This number, when scanned, can be compared to your contact information in a pet recovery database, which greatly facilitates communication in the event that your dog is lost.
