Pet Microchips: Three Things One Chip Can Solve
It cannot be located, it is just an identity file.
A microchip is a passive radio frequency identification tag that returns a unique fifteen-digit code only when scanned by a dedicated card reader. It has no battery of its own and cannot be positioned in real time.
It solves three things: first, the registered owner's contact information can be found through the chip code after being lost; second, the long-term relationship between vaccination records and identity; third, meeting the entry requirements of some countries when carried across borders.
The chip implantation site is usually under the skin between the shoulder blades. The process is similar to an injection and can be completed in a few minutes for adult dogs and cats. A few individuals may experience slight inflammation or displacement, and it is more prudent to review one month after implantation.
The key action is registration. There is only a code in the chip, and the owner information must be registered in the database. Be sure to update your information after moving or changing your mobile phone number, otherwise the chip will be useless.
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