Updating Microchip Information

The vet who inserted your dog's microchip can tell you the website where your dog's chip is registered.

It's time to update the information associated with Krystal's microchip.

I moved several months ago, so my address was out of date. My veterinarian says this is the major problem with this type of service. People get their pet microchipped and feel safe. They go home and forget to register. Or, they register and then move, without updating the register.

So, if the pet is found at some point in the future, there is no way to contact the owner.  According to my vet, this happens "more than you would think."  You would think if the pet gets lost, the owner would immediately update their microchip information, but apparently this doesn't always happen.

Like most things we put off, updating took only a few minutes. I keep the registration card the vet gave me in my wallet next to my driver's license and insurance card. The registration card has all the information I needed, her microchip number, name etc, and most importantly, the registration website and phone number.

I logged onto the website, updated my address, reviewed Krystal's information and discovered there was field for her rabies tag number. Since she'd gotten an her shots recently, I updated that field with her new tag number.

I hadn't noticed the first time that you could upload a photo, so I did that too. If she should ever become lost, this service can notify all vets and shelters in the area to be on the lookout for her. I'm assuming they use this photo in that notification.

That was it. Wonderfully simple.

I decided to make a copy of the front and back of this card to go in Krystal's emergency kit.

If you don't know the website your dog's microchip is registered with, you can call the vet who inserted the microchip.

Comments

[Nell]

Good idea! I never thought about it before either.