Pet ID Microchip Technology
Pet ID microchip technology involves a tiny pre-programmed microchip being implanted under the skin of your pet. Should your pet then become lost, a scanner is used to activate and read the chip to identify your details on a UK-wide pet owners database, such as Petlog
A Pet ID microchip is the size of a large grain of rice (12mm x 2mm), encased in a biocompatible glass, and covered by a special coating called Parylene C that allows tissue fibres to grow around the microchip holding it in place.
National Microchipping Month
National Microchipping Month is in June, a month dedicated to promoting the benefits of microchipping for the month. Sadly, over 250,000 pets go missing every year and many cannot be returned to their owners as they either have no identification or that the details of their microchip have not been kept up to date.
At Pet-ID we are raising the awareness of the importance of microchipping and this year the emphasis of the NMM campaign is to encourage pet owners to check that their details on Petlog are up to date.
National Microchipping Month begins today (1st June) and Petlog, with the help of Joanna Page and James Thornton a talking dog, a lost lamb and the power of social media is encouraging owners to update their contact details.
The fun video, to which Gavin and Stacey star, Joanna Page and Emmerdale star, James Thornton have lent their voices, will be sent to animal lovers around the country today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSs7qg0z89M
Petlog, the UK’s largest microchip database is using the power of YouTube, Twitter and Facebook to educate the pet owning public about National Microchipping Month and their campaign to get pet owners registered on Petlog to update their pets' microchip contact details online for free through June.
Joanna said: “It’s so exciting and a great campaign. It has made me think that I had better check that our dog Daisy’s contact details are up to date. James and I never normally work together so I was a little nervous but it was lots of fun.”
For more information, visit http://www.nationalmicrochippingmonth.org.uk/
Details can be amended online free of charge with Petlog during the month of June. By raising awareness of microchipping we are offering our pet owners the best possible chance of being reunited with their pets as quickly as possible, should they go astray.
It is important pet owners realise that not all microchips are the same and need to come as a complete package of microchip, registration database, 24/7 re-unification service and after care service. The microchip with its unique programmed number needs to be guaranteed for life, while the database needs to be accessible 24/7. Once an animal is microchipped and the registration details of the owner stored on the database, should the pet go missing, once scanned the owner of the pet can quickly be identified, contacted and then re-united . Many owners have no clue which microchip or what database their pet is identified with and therefore have no way of using the service to its full potential.
The Pet ID microchips have additional benefits of being guaranteed for life, have an anti migratory coating, 4 weeks free healthcare cover, a collar tag with the reunification number at Petlog on it, and full after care service.. Petlog operates 24/7 and is the UK’s largest independent database run by the Kennel Club.
How does a Pet ID microchip work?
Cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets are microchipped between the shoulder blades, just below the surface of the skin. Although a larger needle is used than in conventional injections, it has been designed in such a way that the animal should experience no more discomfort than with a conventional injection. In fact, with the needle that Pet ID supplies, most animals don’t even realise that they are being chipped at all.
The chip is passive, has an indefinite life, requires no batteries, is biocompatible, impermeable and chemically stable.
What is a pet microchip scanner?
A pet microchip scanner is usually a small handheld device the size of a large calculator that is tuned to the radio frequency of the implanted microchip.
Pet microchip scanners are used by veterinary practices, animal welfare groups, dog control officers, local authority personnel and all independent microchip implanters. All of these professionals are trained to implant and scan pet microchips and are registered with Pet ID and Petlog
Registration on Petlog
Once your pet is microchipped, it is registered onto Petlog, either by filling out the simple registration forms provided by the implanter, or they will register the animal online for you.
If any of your details change you must keep Petlog informed so that your details on the database are up to date, and if lost, your pet can be re united with you. If your pet is already microchipped and your details have changed, contact Petlog on 0844 4633 999 to update your details now (please note that there is a charge for this service).
Should your pet become lost, it can then be scanned with a handheld Pet ID scanner by animal wardens, vets or animal shelter staff. They can then quickly identify your pet by contacting Petlog to obtain the owner’s details. Often a pet’s owner is contacted before they even realise their pet has gone missing.
Microchips should be checked each year at vaccination time just for peace of mind, and especially if you are taking your pets abroad on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)
Microchip Implant Training
Pet ID have over 20 years of experience running microchip implant training courses for anyone involved in working with animals. These particular courses are aimed at non-veterinarians including, animal welfare staff, animal control officers, dog and cat breeders, and indeed anyone with an interest in working with companion animals. In accordance with current legislation and the advice of the Microchip Advisory Group (MAG), these courses are designed to teach 'students' how to safely and competently implant companion animals which includes; dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets, only. The courses held at the various colleges we work with are a full day, including refreshments and lunch, and cover all aspects of microchip technology relevant to the companion animal field including the RFID technology, scanning, implanting microchips, reunification, database usage and the setting up of microchip schemes. Shorter courses are also available at some locations but obviously do not cover the subjects in as much detail. For further details contact the Petworks office and speak to one of the Pet ID team 01273 837676 or download Training Dates 2012.
lost and found
Pet missing?
If it is microchipped,
call Petlog on
0844 4633 999.
Want to update your details?
Visit the Petlog site now
