People are losing their pets at an alarming rate and as usual it is such a challenge trying to locate them. We see flyers displaying missing pets on a daily basis. As a result, there are advertisements that are encouraging pet owners to get this device embedded in their pets, whether it is a dog, cat, horse, or any domesticated animals.
This embedded tool is referred to as a microchip. It is an identifying integrated circuit that is injected under the skin of a dog, cat, horse or any other animal. The size of this chip is about as large as a grain of rice. Microchips uses the technology that is known as RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification. With the RFID, radio waves are used as a medium to send information. The tag keeps the data information in its memory bank by utilizing electromagnetic forces for power for the purpose of communication.
Many people think the RFID tags come in the same form. These tags have different forms. Microchips that are implanted in pets and other animals do not always have to be operating to send information–the information is stored due to the unique identification number for the pet. In other words, it waits to be read. The passive RFID tags require no batteries and no internal power source.
Microchips have been a tool used to locate lost pets and/or whenever the pet’s ownership is in question. Organizations such as animal shelters and animal control centers reap the benefits of utilizing these microchip ID products. In addition to this circuit being a great assistance in returning the pets to their owners, it reduces many expenses as well. These expenses include feeding, boarding, medical attention and even the worst possibility–the pet facing euthanasia.
Shelters are not the only places that are using the microchip. Almost everyone that is a pet professional is making it their number one priority. This includes kennels, breeders, animal clubs and association and many more.
Many people are skeptical about letting their pet get the microchip. They fear their pets will require major surgery, which can be very costly. The good news is that the procedure requires no anesthesia. Just think of it as the pet getting a vaccination–the difference is getting a chip vaccination versus the liquid vaccination. Cost is also a big issue among pet owners. Some may feel the procedure is a little pricey. But it is pretty reasonable. Microchip costs run anywhere between twenty-five and sixty-five dollars plus the registration fees. The prices solely depend on the veterinary clinic and veterinarian the owner visits. Registering your pet along with the microchip is a must; otherwise the procedure is pointless.
Pet kidnappings have been in the news in recent times and the situation is only getting worse. If a pet owner are having doubts about the microchip, then it is suggested that he/she get their pets microchipped. This will be the best investment for the owner and their pets.
Sources:
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/pets-travel/pet-microchip1.htm
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