The microchip implantation method of identifying your pet is one of the safest methods available today for protecting and identifying your pet. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and remains completely inactive...until activated by a scanner. The pet microchip ID has almost completely replaced the tattoo for permanent pet identification.
The pet microchip ID satisfies the AKC's requirements for record keeping and identification. The pet microchip ID has been around since the 80's and has recently been made mandatory in some areas. In the United Kingdom more than half the dog population have been implanted with the pet microchip ID.
Pet
By combining the pet ID tag and collar method of identification with microchipping you guarantee your pet maximum protection when your pet is lost. If you have a chip implanted in your pet and you travel abroad, you should take along your own scanner since most foreign countries use a different frequency than the United States. While traveling, make sure your pet has a collar and readable pet ID tag as well. You don't want your pet to end up a statistic because the animal regulation authority couldn't find you.
More pets die each year, almost 20 million, due to being lost than any other reason. Most kennels and breeders have the capability to implant a pet microchip ID into your pet. The cost of the pet microchip ID is relatively inexpensive and can be had for around at most shelters. Through standard channels, vets and breeders, it runs between and .
Protect your dog by standard pet ID tag and by implanting the microchip ID and you can rest assured that you have taken maximum steps for your pets safety. Keep your dog safe and good luck.
Pet Microchip ID - Is Your Pet Protected?
For a free pet handbook with a great article on dog barking visit my blog.