The microchip that is usually inserted by dogs on the left side of the neck is very small, its size is even less than a grain of rice.Each of these tiny devices has a unique number that is recorded in a database, it is like the DNI of our animal.
This database is a great source of information, since it is where all the animal's contact information appears.That is, reading the microchip we can know the name of the owner, the address of the address or the phone number.
How is it implanted in the animal?
The implantation of the microchip is painless, since it is performed by a sterile applicator and does not require the sedation of the animal.
The device consists of electronic elements that contain information in the form of alphanumeric code and is covered by a capsule that guarantees that the animal does not feel it carries it.
In addition, it is mandatory, since it was implemented in the Spanish system from Law 11/2003, of November 24, where it establishes in its article 17.1 that “they must be identified individually by normalized electronic identification system, implanted by veterinarian, within the maximum period of three months since its birth”.
Its cost can vary depending on where you live or the rates of your veterinarian, the price varies from 15 to 40 euros.There are also different types of apparatus, in Europe the use of ISO is usual.
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How can I know if a dog carries microchip?
When a dog appears loose down the street and carries necklace, the first thing to be fixed is whether it has an identification sheet in which the contact number appears.In addition, it is possible that in this sheet it appears specified if the animal has a microchip placed.
In the event that this sheet does not carry, it is possible that in the same necklace some other identification or even recorded in it the word ‘microchip’ to alert possible thieves that said animal has, in addition to owner, in addition to owner, a permanent identification, a permanent identification, a permanent identification.
If we still still find any clue, we must gently papal under your skin.Although the microchip is very small, we know that it is in the neck, specifically between the shoulder blades.
In addition, it is covered with a layer of metacrylate, which we can feel with the fingertips when palpating exerting soft pressure on the neck.So, with all this data, we may easily identify it if it has been inserted.
However, it is possible that if the microchip has been traveling slightly, so you should touch the animal a little more around the area.
And how can this type of microchip be read?The veterinarians pass a scanner through the skin of the dog and, in this way, they can know if the animal has been lost or is street, in the event that they have been found on the street without owner.
Go to the veterinarian
Once these basic inquiries are made, it is advisable to go to the veterinarian.There it will be where they can really know if the dog has a microchip and, in the event that it is, a special reader will pass him to read the data that he has inserted.
It is common for veterinarians to have this type of scanners and usually read the data for free.
On the other hand, you can call the police.The agents are responsible for verifying if the animal has the device to be able to locate its owner.
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