The number of registered
animals is growing every day
Microchips can be used with in animal species. However, it is important to choose the right place for the chip.
Chipping is the procedure of implanting an animal with a microchip.
A microchip does not have a tracking functionality and is not a GPS device. It is a passive device without a power source and does not emit a signal.
A microchip does not function as a GPS device and cannot be used to locate an animal as it does not emit a signal.
Chipping is similar to an injection. If done properly, it is not painful for the animal and does not require anaesthesia.
A microchip is a passive device, which is why it should not malfunction or stop working.
Marking animals with a microchip is the most durable, effective and completely safe method of quick and reliable identification. Every transponder (chip) has a unique number which enables instant identification of the animal and its owner, helping them reunite faster. However, it is important to remember that a chip is just a transponder with an encoded number. It is not a tracking device and contains no data about the animal or the owner! Therefore, in order to identify a chipped dog or cat, it is necessary that a microchip be registered in a national marked animal database...
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