Pet Microchip Guides

Registering a pet microchip links the chip number to the animal and the owner’s contact details. The process varies between countries, but the basic purpose is always the same: helping someone contact you when your pet is found. Having a chip implanted is not enough on its own. The number must also be entered in … Read more

Finding a microchip is an important first step, but it does not always lead straight to the owner. The chip number must still be traced to the correct registry, manufacturer or organisation. Keep the animal safe, record the number carefully and follow the steps below. Even when no registration appears immediately, there may still be … Read more

Pet microchip numbers can provide useful clues about a chip, including the system under which it was issued. However, the number does not tell us everything about the animal, its owner or its current registration. Most modern pet microchips have 15 digits, but older 9-digit and 10-digit chips are still in use. This guide explains … Read more

A “not found” result does not always mean a pet’s microchip was never registered. There are several reasons why a readable chip may not appear in an online search. The number may have been entered incorrectly. The record may be held in another country, stored in a private registry or missing from the lookup service … Read more

Pet microchips are simple devices, but they lead to many questions. Here you’ll find clear, practical answers without the technical jargon. Can a chip move? Can it stop working? Can you scan one with your phone? And can the first digits tell you where a pet comes from? Here are clear answers to the questions … Read more

A pet microchip is a tiny electronic identification device placed under an animal’s skin. It carries a unique number that can be read with a special scanner. The chip does not contain your name, telephone number or address. It also cannot track your pet’s location. Instead, the microchip number is linked to information stored in … Read more