A microchip, also known as a radio frequency identification device (RFID), is the most effective form of permanent identification for pets. Microchips are approximately the size of a grain of rice (see below photo) and are safe to use for pet identification purposes. Pet microchipping is an extremely common and safe procedure, where a microchip is implanted in the soft scruff of the neck.
Microchips rely on RFID technology… [Read more]About microchips
What is a microchip?
How a microchip works
If your microchipped pet is found and taken to a veterinary clinic, pound, shelter or any other organisation that has a microchip scanning device:
Your pet will be scanned for a microchip
The organisation will call our 24 hour hotline (1300 734 738) and quote your pet’s unique microchip number from the scanning device
One of our call centre operators will search our national pet database for your records and advise the… [Read more]
Why should I get my pet microchipped?
Microchipping and life-time registration with the National Pet Register is separate to Council registration. In some states animals must be microchipped before they are registered with the Council. In other states microchipping is not compulsory but is highly recommended. Please contact your local council for more information… [Read more]
Getting your pet microchipped
You are required to have your pet microchipped at an authorised implanter, which is usually your local veterinary clinic. We strongly recommend that every pet should have two types of identification, both a National Pet Register tag and a microchip. The cost of microchipping varies from $25 to $75 depending on the clinic. The Lost Dogs´ Home Veterinary Clinic in North Melbourne offers… [Read more]