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Unlike a collar, which can easily break, fall off, or be removed, a microchip is a reliable way to get your contact information—as well as vital information about your dog's medical conditions—and increase the odds he'll be returned to you if he's found. Read tips on what to do if your pet goes missing here.
- Why is it important to microchip your pet?
- Should you microchip your pet?
- Are microchips useful?
- What is the point of microchip?
- What are the side effects of microchipping a cat?
- Is microchipping mandatory?
- How long does a chip last in a cat?
- Why you should not get microchipped?
- What are the benefits of microchipping your cat?
- Can you feel a dogs microchip?
- When should you microchip a puppy?
- What happens when a dog is microchipped?
- How does microchipping work for dogs?
- Are cat Microchips Safe?
- Is it worth it to microchip your cat?
- Is it bad to get your cat chipped?
Why is it important to microchip your pet?
A microchip is not a GPS device that can track your pet if they become lost. ... Instead, a microchip provides your pet with permanent identification should he become separated from you. Microchips help to return thousands of pets home.
Should you microchip your pet?
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.
Are microchips useful?
Unlike a collar, which can easily break, fall off, or be removed, a microchip is a reliable way to get your contact information—as well as vital information about your dog's medical conditions—and increase the odds he'll be returned to you if he's found. Read tips on what to do if your pet goes missing here.
What is the point of microchip?
The purpose of microchips used for pets is to provide a form of permanent identification. These microchip implants are called radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.
What are the side effects of microchipping a cat?
The good news is microchipping your cat is harmless and does not hurt your cat. Also, there are no cat microchip side effects. With any procedure, there's always the rare chance that a complication can occur while the chip is being implanted however, this is very rare.
Is microchipping mandatory?
The microchip number is recorded on a database registry with details about the animal and owner. ... Microchipping for cats and dogs is mandatory in ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC and WA.
How long does a chip last in a cat?
The microchip has no power supply, battery, or moving parts. It is designed with an operating life of over 20 years and is guaranteed for the life of the animal. Once injected, the microchip is anchored in place as a thin layer of connective tissue forms around it.
Why you should not get microchipped?
RFID chips may pose a threat to our health
A potential problem with these chips is that they don't always stay in their place. ... Research studies from 2007 have indicated that microchips caused cancer in between one and ten percent of lab animals implanted with the chips.
What are the benefits of microchipping your cat?
"Microchips cannot be misread, and the identification number is tamper-proof." The benefits of microchips are that they cannot be misread, and the identification number is tamper-proof. The information about the pet and owner is usually readily retrievable from the database.
Can you feel a dogs microchip?
In most cases, you can't feel a microchip in a dog when it has been properly inserted between the dog's shoulder blades. ... If a microchip moves around, however, sometimes owners can feel it, especially in smaller dogs with thin fur.
When should you microchip a puppy?
Q: What is the youngest age a pet can be chipped? A: Mobile Pet Microchipping won't microchip puppies and kittens under six (6) weeks old. For tiny animals, having reached that age, we recommend you wait until they are at LEAST 12 weeks of age.
What happens when a dog is microchipped?
When the microchip is scanned by a vet or shelter, it transmits the ID number. There's no battery, no power required, and no moving parts. The microchip is injected under the loose skin between your dog's shoulder blades and can be done in your vet's office. It's no more invasive than a vaccination.
How does microchipping work for dogs?
A pet microchip uses a radio frequency known as RFID to transmit the ID number stored on the microchip to the scanning device that reads the pet's unique number and displays it. Pet Microchips do not require a power source like a GPS (Global Positioning Device) so there are never any batteries to replace or charge.
Are cat Microchips Safe?
Microchips are completely safe for pets and have become standard practice. Many pet owners request microchipping when they bring their pet in for a spay or neuter. This procedure is performed in the clinic using a sterile, pre-loaded syringe.
Is it worth it to microchip your cat?
The main reason to get your cat microchipped is if your cat gets lost and is found, she can easily be scanned and then reunited with her family. The really great thing about a microchip is that it's in your pet and will remain there no matter what. ... Shelters often microchip cats that are up for adoption.
Is it bad to get your cat chipped?
Is microchipping dangerous or painful for my cat? No. There's absolutely no danger to microchip, and there's no pain because it's a beveled needle. So it slips right under the skin.
