What is Microchip? – Pet Chip India 🐾

What is a Pet Microchip?

Small Size

The microchip is a tiny, electronic chip enclosed in a glass casing that is about the size of a grain of rice.

No power source

The microchip itself has no internal energy source or battery, so it lasts the lifetime of your pet.

Injected under the skin

The chip is injected subcutaneously (just under the skin) between the shoulder blades at the back of your pet’s neck. It comes pre-loaded in a sterile inject applicator.

No GPS tracking

The chip only contains a unique 15-digit number for identification. No, the microchip is not a GPS device and cannot track the pet. It does not have Bluetooth or Wi-fi or any other tracking technologies.

ISO standard

The International Standards Organization (ISO) has approved and recommended a global standard for microchips. The global standard ensures consistent identification system worldwide.

Read only by Scanner

When the microchip scanner is hovered over the body of the pet where the chip is inserted, the chip transmits the number to the scanner, which displays the unique number on the screen.

Important FAQs

Q: Can I inject the microchip myself?

A: No, the microchip should only be injected by a veterinarian or under the supervision of veterinarian. Although it looks like a simple procedure, it is very important that the microchip is injected properly. Using too much force, or placing the needle too deeply, or placing it in the wrong location can not only make it difficult to detect, but it can also cause some problems in the animal. Veterinarians know where the microchips should be placed, know how to place them, and know how to recognize the signs of a problem and treat one if it occurs.

Q: Is there any maintenance required after microchipping?

A: Once your pet is microchipped, there are only three things you need to do: 1) make sure the microchip is registered in a national database like www.petchipindia.org/register ; 2) ask your veterinarian to scan your pet's microchip at least once per year to make sure it is still detected; and 3) keep your registration information in the database up-to-date.

If you've relocated, or if any of your information (especially your phone number) has changed, make sure you update your microchip registration in the database as soon as possible.

Q: If my pet wears tag/collar with my contact number, do I still need to microchip?

Most pets wear collar tags imprinted with their name and the phone number of their owner, but only a microchip provides permanent ID that cannot fall off, be removed, or become impossible to read since it is implanted in the body of the pet. Importantly, the owner should keep the contact information up-to-date in the registered database.