“Check the Chip Day” Reminds Pet Owners to Microchip Pets and Update Records
Microchips significantly increase the chances of lost pets reuniting with their owners. In fact, microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners, and microchipped cats are more than 20 times as likely to be reunited with their owners. When microchipped pets are not returned home, it is typically because of incorrect or missing owner information in the microchip registry, according to AVMA and HomeAgain.
"A microchip that has not been registered is useless because no address or phone number is linked to its unique identification number, and there is no way to return the animal home," said
To update the pet's registration records, pet owners will need the microchip number and to create an account with their manufacturer to access registration information in the future. AVMA recommends pet owners make sure all of their information is correct, specifically their phone numbers and addresses. For pet owners who don't have their pets microchipped, AVMA and AAHA encourage scheduling an appointment with a family veterinarian for the procedure.
"While a microchip is no guarantee your lost pet will be brought home, it is a form of insurance that every shelter and veterinary clinic evaluates for when a stray or found pet arrives at our doors," Ramdas said.
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