How to check dog chip
With the increasing standardization of pet management, dog chips have become an important tool for pet identification. Many owners are concerned about how to check dog chip information. This article will introduce in detail the query methods, precautions and common problems.
1. What is a dog chip?
A dog chip is a tiny electronic device usually implanted under your pet's skin (usually on the neck) that stores a unique identification number. Special scanners read information that can be used to recover a lost pet or prove ownership.
| Chip type | international standards | common frequencies |
|---|---|---|
| FDX-B | ISO 11784/11785 | 134.2kHz |
| FDX-A | non-international standard | 125kHz |
2. Steps to check dog chip
1.Get chip number: Use the scanner at the pet hospital or rescue station to read the chip number.
2.Select query platform:Select the corresponding database according to the chip type:
| Country/Region | Commonly used databases | URL |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Center for Animal Disease Control and Prevention | http://www.cadc.net.cn |
| USA | AAHA Universal Pet Lookup | https://www.petmicrochiplookup.org |
| European Union | Europetnet | https://www.europetnet.com |
3.Enter chip number: Enter the 15-digit numeric code on the official database website (some chips are 9-10 digits).
4.Check registration information: The system will display the pet’s name, owner’s contact information, etc. (registration needs to be completed in advance).
3. Precautions
1.Registration timeliness: After the chip is implanted, you need to actively register in the database, otherwise the information cannot be queried.
2.International compatibility: Before traveling, confirm that the chip complies with the ISO standards of the destination country.
3.Information update: Database records need to be updated in a timely manner after changing contact information.
| FAQ | Solution |
|---|---|
| Can't scan chip | Try a different frequency scanner or contact the implant provider |
| Show not registered | Contact the chip supplier or the implantation hospital to fill in the information |
| Database error | Check whether the chip number is entered correctly |
4. Why should dogs be implanted with microchips?
1.Legal requirements: Many places in China have legislated to require dogs to be microchipped.
2.Lost and found: Scan the chip to quickly contact the owner and increase the probability of recovery.
3.Travel essentials: Chip information is required to complete quarantine procedures when entering and exiting.
5. Extended reading: Recent pet chip hot spots
1. Shenzhen will fully implement dog chip management from 2022. Dogs without a chip implanted will be regarded as being kept without a license.
2. The International Pet Transport Association reminds: Chips that do not comply with ISO standards may lead to quarantine.
3. A new GPS+chip two-in-one device is launched, which can locate the pet's location in real time (requires a mobile power supply).
Through the above steps, owners can easily check their dog's chip information. It is recommended to check the chip readability regularly and keep the database login credentials to provide double protection for your dog.
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