Not exact matches
There is no charge
for the owner and no limit to the
number of pets each owner may
microchip.
The ASPCA advises all pets have
microchips in place
for identification or wear a tag with your home address, cell phone
number and any other pertinent information.
• A
microchip and ID tag with your phone
number is recommended
for traveling pets.
Also include a photo, veterinary records - particularly vaccination and prescription records - and a contact
number for your vet, along with your pet's
microchip number if applicable, sealed in a waterproof bag.
Such a drastic increase in the likelihood that a lost pet will return is why an increasing
number of owners choose to get a
microchip insertion
for their pet.
This includes I.D tags containing the owner's name and phone
number, contact information
for the place you will be staying and, and a
microchip that gives your pet a permanent form of identification in the case the I.D tags are lost.
However, many shelters and laboratories now routinely scan strays they receive
for microchips, and even if you haven't listed your dog with a registry, the lab or shelter can still find the owner of a chipped dog by tracing the code
number to the veterinarian who implanted the chip.
It can only be «turned on»
for a few seconds at a time by a handheld
microchip scanner that is passed over the area the
microchip is implanted to read the
microchip's unique ID
number.
Make sure your pet sports a reflective collar
for visibility with ID tags, name, your cell phone
number and
microchip.
Cats that have screened negative
for AD - PKD by gene testing (with the sample collected by a vet who also verifies the
microchip number of the cat), can be listed on the iCatCare PKD Negative Register.
We will provide you with contact information
for the company that stores your pet's
microchip information, so that you can ensure that your phone
number, address, secondary contact information, etc is all up to date.
For this to work, however, the
microchip's ID
number must be registered.
Also make sure the puppy is microchipped prior to getting a health certificate so the certificate can state the
microchip number on it
for permanent identification.
These include: your pet's medical records and contact information
for your veterinarian, proof of identification (including
microchip number, photo of you and your pets), food, water, medications — enough
for one week, pet first aid kit, leash, muzzle, toys, a sheet to use as bedding or to cover the carrier, towel, litter and pan, trash bags.
International Cat Care believe that whenever genetic tests are run on cats
for the selection of breeding stock, the gene test result should be linked to a method of permanently identifying the cat that has been tested (eg, a standard, internationally recognised
microchip number), and that a vet should collect the sample (blood sample or cheek swab) so that the identification (
microchip number) can be verified and recorded on the submission form and result.
If your pet gets lost and is taken to a vet clinic or animal shelter, your pet will be scanned
for a
microchip to reveal his unique ID
number.
Call any phone
numbers on the pet's identification tags, or take the pet to a veterinarian to be scanned
for a
microchip.
Registration in Save This Life's Immortal Pet database (Any pet's
microchip ID
number can then be searched in popular search engines like Google, and the owner's contact information can be found, minimizing recovery time
for a lost pet)
A
microchip is a tiny computer chip with an identification
number programmed into it, and the chip is enclosed within an inert material that is safe
for your pet.
** Dogs will need to have one of the following
for a complete registered (submitted) OFA Certificate and
Number (1)
Microchip, (2) Tattoo, or (3) DNA Profile
We scan impounded stray animals
for microchips, so if your pet is chipped make sure that the
microchip company has your current contact phone
numbers.
If your pet gets lost and is taken to a veterinary clinic or animal shelter, your pet will be scanned
for a
microchip to reveal his unique ID
number.
When you register the chip, your contact information will be attached to the unique ID
number in the database
for the
microchip company that manufactured the chip.
Keep in mind there are more than a dozen companies that maintain databases of chip ID
numbers in the U.S.. By using AAHA's Universal Pet
Microchip Lookup at petmicrochiplookup.org, you can locate the registry for your chip by entering the microchip I
Microchip Lookup at petmicrochiplookup.org, you can locate the registry
for your chip by entering the
microchip I
microchip ID
number.
The name and phone
number of the veterinarian that scanned
for a
microchip and paste the social media post.
In the event that your pet gets lost, any animal shelter or veterinarian's office can scan your pet
for the
microchip number.
For extra security,
microchip or tattoo the dog and register the
number with a national database such as the American Kennel Club's Home Again program.
Many shelters, vets and even medical labs will check
for tattoos and run a scanner over unidentified dogs to check
for a
microchip, then contact the national registry where your dog's
number is on file.
The Pet
Microchip Lookup is also a helpful resource for reuniting owners with lost pets based on the microchip number and is available for anyone t
Microchip Lookup is also a helpful resource
for reuniting owners with lost pets based on the
microchip number and is available for anyone t
microchip number and is available
for anyone to access.
These
microchip identification
numbers are stored on a national database that allows
for a quick return of your pet.
Since it is so rare
for pets to have more than one
microchip, most vets and shelters don't keep looking
for a second once one
microchip has been detected, so we recommend that you keep a separate registration
for each of your pet's two
microchip numbers.
When they find the
microchip number they will check with the registry
for that chip
number and find your name and contact information.
All community pet owners can stop by to have their pet's
microchip scanned
for their
number and to receive registry information.
We are more than happy to scan a lost / found dog
for a
microchip and provide the necessary phone
numbers for you to contact Animal Control.
The scanner will reveal your pet's unique
microchip number, the national database will be contacted to look up the registration and contact information
for that animal, and the registered owner will be contacted.
Important note: In addition to the breed specific requirements above, a CHIC requirement across all participating breeds is that the dog must be permanently identified via
microchip or tattoo in order to qualify
for a CHIC
number.
Activ4Pets transfers your pet's veterinary records (vaccinations, allergies, medications,
microchip number, etc.) straight to your smartphone and computer
for easy access anytime, anywhere.
An alternate contact
number for the
microchip registration: someone who has a different phone
number than yours.
If you adopted from us but do not know your cat's
microchip number, we can find it
for you.
Any other vet records
for your dog including
microchip number, heartworm status / preventative, spayed / neutered, and any other medical problems should be faxed with the vaccinations.
Each parent club determines what testing is required in order
for a dog to receive its CHIC
number and the dog is required to have a permanent ID in the form of
microchip or tattoo.
They also include the assignment of a 15 - digit numeric identification code to each
microchip; 3 digits either
for the code of the country in which the dog was implanted or
for the manufacturer's code; one digit
for the dog's category (optional), and the remaining 8 or 9 digits
for that dog's unique ID
number.
Note - In addition to the breed specific requirements above, a CHIC requirement across all participating breeds is that the dog must be permanently identified via
microchip or tattoo in order to qualify
for a CHIC
number.
For pets with
microchips, remember that this type of identification is only effective if it is registered with your current address and telephone
number.
We recommend
microchips and collars (with phone
numbers)
for all cats.