A pet microchip is now considered by many experts as the most reliable and secure pet identification device. Pets with microchips as well as the contact details of their owners are enrolled in an online database which can significantly increase the chances of finding a lost pet. Unlike pet ID tags, microchips is a permanent pet identification.

A veterinarian can inject the microchip under the skin of your pet’s neck. The procedure is relatively painless and will take only a few seconds. There is no need to have the animal sedated or anesthetized. The microchip comes with a radio-frequency identification (RFID) transponder that is fitted inside a grain-like capsule, the size of which, can easily be fitted or implanted in a dog’s tissue. It stores a unique ID number that can be matched to the pet owners’ contact details in the database. When a dog or cat with a microchip is found, a microchip scanner is used to read the radio frequency signals that are emitted by the microchip. Scanning can reveal the chip’s specific ID code. The ID number can then be retrieved from a database in order to know the contact information of the pet owner who will then be contacted and informed about their pet’s whereabouts. This is one very important reason for pet owners to keep their contact information updated. Your best vets Loma Linda, CA can offer more insights about how a microchip works.