{"id":21956,"date":"2022-05-11T15:59:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T14:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petscanner.com\/?p=21956"},"modified":"2022-06-06T16:03:45","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T15:03:45","slug":"how-microchips-can-keep-your-pet-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petscanner.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/11\/how-microchips-can-keep-your-pet-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"How Microchips Can Keep Your Pet Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Losing a pet can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences an animal lover can go through, but there are steps that can be taken to ensure that your furry friends are never too far from being found again. Microchipping and registering your animals is a safe and reliable way to keep track of your animals wherever they may end up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Microchips are tiny chips that are inserted under the skin of your pet that can be easily traced back to you <\/span>if you lose your beloved animal<\/span><\/a>. A code is assigned to the chip, which is then registered to your animal along with your contact details and entered into a secure database to ensure you are reunited with your pet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to note, however, that microchips can\u2019t work magic and rely upon the pet being found and taken to a place where they can access the details in the chip. Microchips don\u2019t act as a \u2018find my iPhone\u2019 for your pet and they cannot be tracked.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pets can be lost for all kinds of reasons and microchips add a safety net for times when this is unavoidable and can also give you a sense of reassurance that you are accessible if, unfortunately, you do find yourself in that position. However, you can work to prevent this in other ways, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n