A Simple Step for Lifelong Safety
Microchipping is one of the most effective ways to ensure your pet’s & animal Safety safety and increase the chances of being reunited if they ever get lost. Combined with GAD (Global Animal Database), microchipping becomes even more powerful, offering a comprehensive safety net for your beloved animal.
Millions of pets get lost every year, but microchipped pets are far more likely to be returned to their owners.
Studies show that microchipped pets have a higher reunion rate compared to non-microchipped pets.
While microchipping is a critical tool, combining it with GAD’s Universal Standard Animal ID creates an unbeatable system for pet safety:
Provides permanent, tamper-proof identification
Offers a centralized database for comprehensive records, real-time tracking, and lifetime security.
Schedule an appointment with a licensed veterinarian to implant the microchip.
Ensure the microchip is registered with your current contact information.
Log in to your GAD account and link your pet’s microchip number to their profile for enhanced security
Microchips have revolutionized animal identification and welfare, and innovations like GAD's UID are building on this foundation to create a more inclusive and accessible system.
A microchip is a tiny electronic device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted under an animal’s skin. It uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to store a unique identification number. This number can be read by a scanner, which retrieves the animal’s registered information from a database. Microchips are passive devices, meaning they do not have a power source and rely on the scanner to activate them.
Pet microchipping involves the implantation of a small Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag beneath a pet’s skin. This tag, approximately the size of a grain of rice, contains a unique identification number that is recorded in a national pet recovery database. When scanned, the tag enables veterinary professionals and animal shelters to access the registry and identify the pet’s owner.
The concept of microchips for animal identification emerged in the 1980s. The first microchips were developed as a way to provide permanent identification for pets and livestock. By the 1990s, microchipping became more widespread, with veterinary clinics and animal shelters adopting the technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners. Over time, microchips have become a standard tool in animal welfare and identification.
Microchips offer a range of benefits that have made them an invaluable tool in animal identification and welfare:
Permanent Identification: Unlike collars or tags that can be lost or removed, microchips provide a lifelong, tamper-proof form of identification.
Quick Recovery of Lost Pets: Shelters and veterinary clinics can scan the chip to access the owner’s contact information, speeding up reunions.
Proof of Ownership: Microchips serve as legal proof of ownership in disputes or theft cases.
Travel Compliance: Many countries require pets to be microchipped for international travel, ensuring standardized identification.
Low Maintenance: Once implanted, microchips require no upkeep and remain functional for the animal’s lifetime.
A microchip contains an embedded transponder that stores a unique alphanumeric code. When a scanner passes over the microchip, the transponder is activated and emits the stored code. The scanned code is matched to the animal’s registered information in a database, such as the owner’s contact details or medical history.
Here are the main steps to get your animal microchipped
While microchips are a cornerstone of animal identification, they have limitations that GAD’s Universal Animal ID (UID) aims to address:
Pet microchipping is a widely recommended practice for ensuring the safety and identification of pets. This document provides an overview of how microchipping works, examines its advantages and disadvantages, and underscores why it is a prudent choice for pet owners.
Contrary to common misconceptions, microchips do not function as GPS tracking devices. They do not actively transmit location data, nor do they contain batteries. Instead, microchips allow shelters or veterinary clinics to retrieve an identification number when the tag is scanned. This ID is then cross-referenced in the recovery database to facilitate contact with the pet’s owner.
Contrary to common misconceptions, microchips do not function as GPS tracking devices. They do not actively transmit location data, nor do they contain batteries. Instead, microchips allow shelters or veterinary clinics to retrieve an identification number when the tag is scanned. This ID is then cross-referenced in the recovery database to facilitate contact with the pet’s owner.
While microchipping does not provide real-time location tracking, it serves as a reliable method to reunite lost pets with their families when registered appropriately.
White collar tags are indispensable for outdoor pets, microchipping complements and enhances pet identification. Collars can be lost, damaged, or removed, rendering them less reliable. Furthermore, microchips provide a level of security against pet theft, as veterinary clinics can use the tag to verify ownership and notify the appropriate authorities.
While microchipping does not provide real-time location tracking, it serves as a reliable method to reunite lost pets with their families when registered appropriately.
Microchip implantation is a straightforward and safe procedure. The microchip is inserted using a hypodermic needle, which is slightly larger than those employed in typical injections. As highlighted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the process causes minimal discomfort and is entirely biocompatible, ensuring no adverse effects on the animal.
Some microchip designs feature casings that bond to connective tissue, preventing movement beneath the skin and further enhancing safety.
While microchipping does not provide real-time location tracking, it serves as a reliable method to reunite lost pets with their families when registered appropriately.
