National Microchipping Month takes place throughout June each year and
numerous microchip databases, dog welfare organisations and veterinary clinics have been promoting the benefits of microchipping to pet owners.
A number of
free microchip databases have been launched over the past few years, but many of these databases are not tied directly to the manufacturers» databases.
Some microchip databases will even allow a caregiver to store medical information for quick reference.
«When people move, change phone number or email address, they should immediately update their information on
the microchip database otherwise they risk not being reunited with their lost pet.»
From 6th April 2016 all dogs in England must be microchipped and their details registered on
a microchip database.
If the owner moves or changes their phone number without updating the information in
the microchip database, then it can be very difficult if not impossible to track down the owner of a lost pet.
Thus why it is important for owners to make sure their contact information is up to date in
the microchip database.
They can then type that number into
a microchip database search online to determine the microchip company, call, and obtain whatever contact information is attached to the chip number.
Check with your dog's
microchip database to see if this is possible.
A microchip is effective in reuniting a lost pet with his owner only when the owner's contact information in
the microchip database is accurate.
The microchip databases are online or telephone - accessed databases, and are available 24/7/365.