(Please note most of the information below is based on brand name 'Trovan' microchip and national database, Central Animal Records)
What is a microchip?
A microchip is similar in size to a long grain of rice
It is 12 millimetres long and 1 millimetre wide and fixed with a unique number when manufactured
How does my pet get a microchip?
With one quick needle injection beneath your pets skin, between the shoulder blade area
Performed by your Local Veterinarian at their clinic or at a Local Council Microchipping Day
What happens now?
Your pets microchip will have 15 numerals, conforming to Australian & International Standards (an ISO microchip), for example 956000000000000
Once your pet is microchipped, a form is completed with your contact details which is forwarded to a national database. Central Animal Records (CAR) is one database that is recommended, as it has been accredited by the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and the Domestic Animal Registries watchdog (DAR).
Once subscribed with CAR, you will receive, in the mail, a form of Identification to verify that your pet & owner details have been received and listed.
What happens if my pet escapes?
If your pet is taken to a local microchip scanning centre (usually a Vet, Council or Welfare Centre), they will scan your pet with a Scanner and your pets microchip number will come up. The Vet, Council or Welfare worker will contact a national database, for example Central Animal Records, to find out your contact details, so you can be called and reunited with your pet!
Other information:
Microchipping is a 'one off' payment - no further cost.
Your pet is identified for life!
