Microchips are not just exclusive to things like laptops and phones; animals can have them implanted also.
In fact this little piece of technology could be the only thing that may reunite you with your pet.
What is a pet microchip and how does it work?
It is a small capsule, roughly the size of a rice grain, which is implanted under the skin of your pet.
I have never done a fish though; but technically it would be possible.We can microchip nearly every animal from dogs to birds.
It doesn’t need a power source so there is no need to replace it once implanted.
It is made of specific materials to prevent the body reacting against it and rejecting it; and also to try to prevent any movement once implanted. However, the latter can still occur.
The microchip has a unique number and, once registered, will carry all the information needed to ensure your pet can be reunited with you.
Unfortunately, it does not have any GPS feature but watch this space as I think it will become possible in the not so distant future.
The chip will hold all your information, like name, address, contact number, and also information about your pet.
If your dog goes missing and is then found by someone else a professional, like a vet or dog warden, with an appropriate scanner will be able to retrieve the microchip number and then find the information and give you a call.
These chips can only be read by a scanner available to the appropriate people so members of the general public cannot get hold of one.
Here at Northlands we use microchips that are then registered with Petlog.
This is the largest pet database in the country and using that unique number they can find your pet very quickly.
Is it compulsory?
Well, at present the answer is no.
