How Can I Find My Dog With a Chip
The first step is to contact the company that made the chip.
Some companies offer a service that can find your pet for you.
Others will have a lost and found section on their website where you can post information about your pet.
If your dog is microchipped, it should have a unique ID number on it, which you can use to search for it online.
How do you track your dog if they have a chip?
Enter the microchip number in the online registry. If you can’t find the number, you can either try calling the clinic where you had the microchip installed, or go online and use universal tracking sites. Registries like petmicrochiplookup.org will not provide information on the location of your pet.[1]
Can you track a pet that has a chip?
It can only be read by a microchip scanner at very close range. It can’t be used to locate a lost pet — it can only be used to find out the pet’s microchip ID number after someone has found it and taken it somewhere with a microchip scanner.[2]
Does the microchip have GPS?
Pet microchips do not have GPS technology. Instead, they use Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology that is able to be scanned for information, like the pet owner’s contact information. This means that microchips can’t give your pet’s location if they get lost, but can lead to their safe return when found.[3]
Can you feel a microchip in a dog?
Many owners naturally worry that placing a microchip inside their dog’s body will hurt. In fact, the procedure takes seconds and no anesthetic is required. The chip is injected between the shoulder blades, and your dog won’t feel a thing.[4]
Can you GPS track your dog?
Most GPS trackers for dogs come as either a full collar or a device that attaches to their collar or harness. This means that they generally go unnoticed by all but the smallest dogs. GPS trackers usually allow you to see your dog’s real-time location with about seven metres of accuracy.[5]
What is the best dog GPS tracker?
Whistle GO Explore. Tractive LTE GPS Dog Tracker. Jiobit. Fi Series 2 GPS Tracker Smart Dog Collar. FitBark GPS Dog Tracker. Garmin T5 GPS Dog Collar. Petfon 2 GPS Pet Tracker. Cube Real-Time GPS Tracker.[6]
Can PetSmart check for microchip?
PetSmart employees scan its new chip using their point-of-sale system. You should then immediately receive a confirmation email via your registered email address (if you provided one at checkout).[7]
How much is a GPS chip for dogs?
Nationwide, the average cost to microchip a pet at your veterinarian is $45, but it may vary depending on where you live. The microchipping and registration procedure depend on the type of facility you choose and whether you need to register the chip online yourself or if it is done for you by the provider.[8]
Can a microchip be removed from a dog?
Benefits of microchipping This could literally save your pet’s life — sadly, many pets that end up in pounds and shelters are not identified and have to be euthanased because their owners cannot be located. Microchips cannot be removed or fall off like a traditional collar and tag.[9]
How long does a microchip last in a dog?
How long do microchips last? Microchips are designed to work for 25 years.[10]
Can a dog be microchipped twice?
People often email us asking whether they should re-chip their pets, and we always give the same answer: It depends. A microchip is usually good for the life of the pet. It does not wear out or turn off. So, in the vast majority of cases, the chip should never need to be replaced.[11]
What do dogs do when they are lost?
Many dogs, even dogs that normally are not fearful at home, become terrified when they become lost. While some dogs will ultimately calm down and then approach people, other dogs will continue to run from everyone, including their owners! One of the worst things that you can do is CALL a stray, loose, or panicked dog.[12]
