For a long time there has been a modern analogue of the passport for dogs. Electronic identification, or chipping, is widespread throughout the world. This is the same standard procedure as rabies vaccination.
What is chipping
Not only dogs are chipped, but also other pets. The procedure consists in introducing a microchip into the animal's body containing the identification number and all important information about the animal: name, breed, special features, owner, owner's address, vaccinations, and so on. The microchip is taken inside by a painless injection at the withers and will be valid throughout the life of the animal. The information is read using a special scanner, then the data of a particular dog is searched for in a single database.
Benefits of chipping
Electronic identification has several advantages. Chipping is painless, unlike branding, and is carried out once and for life. Identification allows you to freely travel to EU countries. The likelihood of theft or substitution of the dog is reduced. Such cases are not uncommon, especially when it comes to animals with a rich pedigree. When a dog is lost, it is much easier to find it if there is information about it in the database.
How is the implantation of the chip
The chip implantation procedure is quick and takes a couple of minutes. The microchip itself is the size of a grain of rice. This development belongs to Texas Instruments. To this day, their invention is the most reliable way to identify animals. The dog is injected into the withers, which contains a liquid solution and a chip enclosed in a bioglass capsule. After the event, do not wash and scratch the injection site. If the pet is fidget, it is better to purchase a protective collar for it. After chipping, an electronic passport for the dog is set up and an identification number of 15 digits is assigned, in which data about the country and the clinic where the microchip was implanted is encrypted. An identification card is issued to the owner. It is a legal document confirming that this particular person is the owner of the dog. In case of loss of a pet, or in the course of legal proceedings, only having a card in hand, you can prove your right to own the animal.
The chip in the body does not affect the dog's health in any way, it does not interfere and does not require replacement. Another plus is the impossibility of cutting or changing it. Chipping costs from 600 to 2000 rubles. The price will vary depending on the clinic for the mini-surgery. The procedure greatly simplifies the life of dog owners. If the pet has escaped, then sooner or later he will end up in a shelter, where his place of residence and owner will be determined with the help of a scanner.
