What is a microchip?
A microchip is a small electronic device, which is the size of a grain of rice. The microchip is coded with a unique number that can be read by a scanner. A microchip works through radio wave frequency.Microchipping is a modern way of identifying your pet and helps reunite lost pets with their owners.
How is the identification number read?
Microchips work when a scanner is passed over them. This is because the scanner produces low frequency radio waves that passively activate the microchip, allowing number unique to your pet to be read.
How is the microchip implanted?
Using a specially designed implanting device the microchip is injected through a sterile needle under under the skin on the back of your pets’ neck.
Where is the microchip implanted?
In dogs, the microchip is implanted under the skin, between the shoulder blades.
Does it hurt?
This is a simple and relatively painless procedure, which can be done from 8 weeks of age. No anaesthetic is required and the procedure should cause no more discomfort than a standard vaccination.
How does the microchip stay in place?
Once the microchip has been inserted, the dog's body tissue surrounding the microchip attaches itself, preventing movement of the chip.
Why does the body not reject the microchip?
The microchip is encased in the same material (bio-compatible glass) that is used in human pacemakers. The microchip and the implanting equipment are sterilised before use, so that the dog's body does not reject the microchip.
How much will it cost?
You can expect to pay £20-£30 to have your dog microchipped at the vet.
Please phone or ask at reception for further details.
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