Practical pet microchip guides for owners, finders and rescuers. Learn how registration works, what chip numbers mean and what to do when a pet is lost or found.
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
Last updated: 15 August 2026 A “not found” result does not always mean a pet’s microchip was never registered. There are several reasons why a working chip might not show up in an online search. You might have entered the number incorrectly. The record could also be in another country, stored in a private registry, … Read more
Last updated: 14 August 2026 Pet microchip numbers can give helpful information about the chip, such as the system that issued it. However, the number alone does not reveal everything about the animal, its owner, or its current registration. Most modern pet microchips have 15 digits. However, some older chips with 9- or 10-digit codes … Read more
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