Get answers to frequently asked questions about microchips for animals, their benefits, safety, and more.

The American Animal Hospital Association’s universal pet microchip lookup tool allows users to enter a microchip code, then directs them to participating microchip registries associated with …

Jun 20, 2024 · Whether you’re wondering how a microchip can help reunite you with your missing pet, or if your private information is truly safe, we’ve got the answers to all your questions …

Oct 31, 2023 · What Is a Pet Microchip? A pet microchip is a tiny electronic transponder that acts as a permanent means of identification. A veterinarian will insert the chip beneath the skin …

X-ray image of a microchip implant in a cat. A microchip implant is an identifying integrated circuit placed under the skin of an animal. The chip, about the size of a large grain of rice, uses …

No bigger than a grain of rice, a pet microchip is a radio-frequency identification transponder made up of just a few components encased within a slender capsule of bioglass, which is used …

Microchips can help improve the chances of a lost pet being reunited. At Petco, we can microchip your dog or cat, read a microchip, or update their info.

Mar 14, 2024 · When the microchip is scanned by a vet or shelter, it transmits the ID number. There’s no battery, no power required, and no moving parts. The microchip is injected under …

Jun 4, 2024 · What is a pet microchip? A pet microchip is a tiny, rice-sized device implanted under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. This microchip contains a unique …

Microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice, that can be implanted under your pet’s skin by most veterinarians and animal shelters; some shelters implant chips in all …