CanlıDostum⚡ In short
- A microchip is a rice-sized implant under the skin with a unique ID number.
- It only works if it is registered with your current contact details.
- Many countries require microchipping of dogs (and often cats).
- A microchip is not GPS — it doesn't show location.
How it works
A vet implants the chip with a special needle, usually between the shoulder blades — it takes seconds, like a vaccine. The chip has no battery and lasts for life. A vet, shelter or animal warden scans it to read the number and look up the owner in a registry database.
Registration and contact details
- Make sure the chip is registered in your country's database after implanting.
- Update your phone number and address whenever they change.
- When adopting or buying, transfer the registration into your name.
- Ask your vet to scan the chip at check-ups to confirm it still reads.
Keep your pet's health records in one placeVaccines, medications, vet visits and weight in CanlıDostum.
Get the appRabies and travel
- Many countries require a microchip and a rabies vaccine for pets crossing borders; the chip usually must be implanted before or on the same day as the rabies vaccine.
- Some destinations also need a rabies antibody blood test and a waiting period.
- Check the official rules of the destination country well in advance.
💉Keep rabies dates in the vaccine tracker.
If your pet goes missing
- Report it to the microchip registry and local vets, shelters and animal control; have the chip number ready.
- Call shelters and clinics nearby.
- Post recent photos locally and on social media.
Frequently asked questions
Does microchipping hurt?
It is about as quick as a vaccine injection; there may be brief discomfort and anaesthesia is usually not needed.
Can a microchip track my pet's location?
No. It is not GPS; it only provides an ID number when scanned.
Is microchipping mandatory?
In many countries it is required for dogs and increasingly for cats. Check the law where you live.
⚠️This article is for general information and does not replace an examination or advice from a veterinarian. If you suspect a health problem, contact your vet.