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Where do they put chips in dogs?

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If your dog does not have a microchip, it's time to consider microchipping your dog. Despite the larger needle, most pets react the same as they would to a ​routine vaccination. Once in place, the microchip can be detected immediately with a handheld device that uses radio waves to read the chip. read more

An enrollment form is completed with chip ID, owner contact information, pet name and description, shelter and/or veterinarian contact information, and an alternate emergency contact designated by the pet owner. Some shelters and vets designate themselves as the primary contact to remain informed about possible problems with the animals they place. read more

Microchips do not have GPS or other locating capabilities. A lost pet must be scanned by a chip reader in order to begin the process of finding the owner. Avoid Losing Your Dog. Understand that no method of identification is perfect. The best thing you can do to protect your dog is to be a responsible owner. read more

The chip identification number is stored in a tiny transponder that can be read through the dog's skin by a scanner emitting low-frequency radio waves. The frequency is picked up by a tiny antenna in the transponder, and the number is retrieved, decoded, and displayed in the scanner readout window. read more

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