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 (11mm 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.
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 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)
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