Today is National Check the Chip Day, the day where we raise the importance of microchipping pets which greatly helps lost pets return to their families.

Dogs are 2x as likely to be returned to their homes while cats are 20x more likely to reunite with their owners. Microchipping can be done at a veterinarian office or at a microchipping clinic and does not hurt the pet. Microchips are injected between the shoulder blades and only takes a second or two.

Microchips are not tracking devices but use RFID technology. Microchips do not hold personal information, but the unique chip ID number you will use when registering your chip. Microchips do not wear off in time and do not have energy waves that can hurt the pet.

Unfortunately, not all chips are registered and not everyone updates their chip information. It is extremely important to register your pet’s chip the same day your pet is microchipped at a clinic or at the vet. If you move or change your phone number please make sure to update the chip information as soon as you can by either calling the chip company or logging onto the company website.

PLEASE make sure to microchip your pet and update information in case your pet is lost. Shelters and veterinarian offices use chip scanners to scan for chips.