MICROCHIPPING FOR PET DOGS
Creature Companions|September 2022
THE CHIP CONTAINS A UNIQUE 15-DIGIT NUMBER FOR IDENTIFICATION, SIMILAR TO AADHAAR NUMBER FOR INDIVIDUALS. WHEN SCANNED, THE CHIP TRANSMITS ITS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER USING PASSIVE RFID (RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION) TECHNOLOGY ON TO THE SCANNER, WHICH DISPLAYS THE NUMBER ON A SCREEN.
Dr. Sumanth Bedre M.
MICROCHIPPING FOR PET DOGS

Few months ago, I came across the story of a dog named 'Alaska' reuniting with his owner after being lost for six years at Tucson, Arizona. I was so surprised to know that microchips helped several such pet parents to be reunited with their lost pets. When I started reading more about microchips, I strongly felt that there is a need to make more pet owners aware of this existing technology.

The dog is man's best friend - one that may have an urge to wander and explore, and consequently it runs the ris of getting lost. Unfortunately, it is not too uncommon for dogs to lose their way back home and end up in shelters. A staggering number of dogs are lost in shelters each year because there is a lack of reliable means for identification once they are found. If your pet is lost, you are far more likely to be reunited if they are microchipped.

WHAT IS A MICROCHIP?

A microchip is a small, electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder that is about the same size as a grain of rice. Once the microchip is implanted under the skin, it will remain for the entirety of your dog's lifetime. The chip contains a unique 15-digit number for identification, similar to Aadhaar number for individuals. When scanned, the chip transmits its identification number using passive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology onto the scanner, which displays the number on a screen.

The International Standards Organization (ISO) has approved and recommended a global standard for microchips that ensures a consistent identification system worldwide. The ISO standard frequency is 134.2 kHz. Also, contrary to popular belief, the microchip is not a GPS device and cannot track your animal if it gets lost. The chip is RFID which enables it to be read by a microchip scanner, but only once your pet has been found.

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