Why do we need to microchip our pets?
Which child likes to sneak away for fun?
Now, here we have a hot trend that pet lovers must know about: microchipping pets.
Are you starting to wonder what a microchip implant is?
Why do I need to get my pet microchipped? Will it hurt?
Today we will tell you about this and the advantages of microchip implants.
A microchip is an electronic component enclosed in a glass cover (about the size of a grain of rice).
And there will be a 15-digit number that will show the personal information of the children such as:Name, surname, address, and telephone number of the owner of that pet.
When scanned with a microchip reader, it looks as if the microchip is the student's ID card.
This microchip will be implanted under the skin of your dog, cat or bird without any side effects and will stay with them for life.
At what age can a pet be microchipped?
Microchip implantation can be started as early as 30-45 days of age without any side effects.
But it must be done by a veterinarian only to be safe because if the needle used for the implant is dirty, it can cause an abscess.
Advantages of microchip implantation
- Used to register pets. Once the microchip has been implanted, the veterinarian will install the microchip number and record it on the manufacturer's website. That's it! Your pet's information will now be in the system. And now in many countries it is mandatory for all dog owners to register their dogs.
- Prevent loss or theft. Pets are like people. If they are lost, the only thing that can confirm their identity is an ID card. This microchip is like an ID card that can help confirm the identity of your pets, such as their owner and their name.
- Used for international travel. When countries open up, owners like us want to take them to see the world. At present, many countries have begun to pass laws that require that when bringing pets into the country, they must be microchipped and vaccinated against at least one rabies vaccine within a period of not less than 30 days or no more than 1 year. Examples include South Korea, Japan, and countries in the European zone.
- Used in pet competitions. In international competitions, there are usually clear requirements for pets entering the competition to be microchipped. But the main reason is to confirm their identity and, more importantly, to prevent them from being swapped.
- Issue a pedigree certificate for the peace of mind of both buyers and sellers. A microchip will help confirm the identity of the pet and its authenticity, so you don't have to worry about buying the wrong one.
- Check the breed. Microchipping the parents is a confirmation that the breed has been passed down through many generations and can definitely verify the breed.
Steps for microchip implantation
- Before starting the implantation, the veterinarian will use a microchip reader to scan the pet to see if it has ever been microchipped.
- Perform a microchip check, in which devices that meet the microchip standard must be in a sterilized envelope to prevent infection.
- Use the microchip reader to scan the microchip needle to make sure the needle contains a microchip and check if the microchip code matches the one on the package.
- The microchip implant is started by injecting the needle into the subcutaneous layer between the two shoulder blades.
- Then scan the pet's body for the microchip again. If the microchip is already in the subcutaneous layer, a number will appear on the microchip reader.
- The doctor will issue a certificate of microchip implantation with our pet's number clearly stated.
The benefits of microchipping are numerous, even though it is not a pet tracking device, it is not a bad idea to have a microchip implanted.
Especially for those who like to run away often. Because if anyone finds our pets, they can report them so that they can find them. And sometimes our pets are so beautiful that they pretend to be their own. So, we can scan the information and show it!!
