Where and how to look for a chip and its number
A microchip is a tiny capsule about the size of a rice grain containing a chip that carries an identification number unique to your dog. It is applied between your dog’s shoulder blades. The chip is tiny and difficult to feel. Occasionally you can feel the chip in smaller breeds of dogs. If the dog is willing and does not resist touching, try to gently massage the left part of his neck between the shoulder blades and feel for a small rod-shaped object. The most reliable way to find a chip is to take the pet to a vet to scan the dog to see if it is microchipped. Shelters, police, and some breeders also have special chip scanners. If the found pet has a tag on its collar with a request to scan, it is unnecessary to take it to a veterinarian. Your mobile phone will suffice.
The chip under the skin – microchip
The chip is a small electronic component about the size of a rice grain that contains an identification number unique to your dog. It is applied between your dog’s shoulder blades. Contrary to erroneous assumptions, it does not carry any identification data of the owner. This code must be entered when searching the database. Only special scanners can read the chip number. Take the dog to a veterinarian’s office, who will scan it for a microchip at no charge.
ScanMy.Name chip
The ScanMy.Name tag has a built-in NFC chip for quick identification. This chip is readable by most mobile phones. The finder can determine the chip number at the moment of finding the dog by placing their smartphone device close to the ScanMy.Name tag. The chip number will appear on the screen. If your phone is not NFC-compatible, download the application for reading NFC chips from the App Store or Google Play.
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