Microchip

A microchip is a miniture device — about the size of a grain of rice — that’s implanted just underneath your pet’s skin (usually between the shoulder blades). The electronics are housed inside a bio-glass sleeve, which is completely safe for both pets and humans.

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When viewed under a microchip scanner, the chip emits a radio frequency that reveals your dogs a special number, like social security number.

A vet, animal control officer, or shelter can look up the number in an online registry and get your contact info and let you know they have your missing pet.

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It’s important to note that you must complete the online registry or they will not be able to reach you.

Some great things about using a microchip are:

• They last 25 years

• They can't get lost or broken in case your tag does

• It's quick and relatively painless

• The database is national

• Your personal information is not available to every random stranger

• If your pet is lost or stollen it proves your ownership

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A microchip is not a GPS tracker it is only useful if your pet is found or handed over to someone with a scanner.

As far as pain goes it is very similar to getting a routine shot.