What is
a microchip?
Imagine your pet has a tiny special ID card inside them. It’s called a microchip, and it’s a bit like a superhero’s secret power.
This little chip is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted under your pet’s skin. But don’t worry, it’s quick, and your pet won’t feel anything afterward.
This ID card is not like any other card. It has a unique number, like your pet’s secret code. If your pet ever goes on an adventure and gets lost, this code becomes really important. Veterinarians or shelters can use a special machine to scan this code.
Once they find it, they can contact you.
This tiny chip has a big job. It helps lost pets find their way back home to their families. So, even though it’s small, it’s like a little superhero gadget that brings happy endings to lost pet stories.
How does it work?
Let’s dive into the technology behind this little superhero gadget!
This microchip acts like a mini-computer for your pet (RFID). It’s about the size of a grain of rice and is safely implanted under your pet’s skin.
The chip has no batteries or mechanical parts, but it’s really smart. When scanned by a specialized device, the scanner sends a signal to the chip, waking it up. The chip then sends back its unique number to the scanner. It’s like a secret handshake between the microchip and the scanner!
Once the scanner reads your pet’s special number, the animal expert can find your contact details. However, if your pet isn’t registered, the veterinarian or shelter won’t be able to reach you. That’s why it’s essential to register your pet.
Thanks to this clever little chip, your lost pet is never truly lost!
How
Does Vetygo works ?
At Vetygo, we believe that scanning your pet’s microchip should be simple and accessible to everyone. That’s why we’ve launched a program providing free scanners to various points of sale.
Before Vetygo, only veterinary professionals, animal shelter staff, and sometimes animal control officers could scan microchips. But we’re here to change that.
That’s why we partnered with pet stores, even providing them with free scanners specially designed to read your pet’s unique microchip identification number.
Want to know where you can check your pet’s microchip number yourself? Look here!
