How Do I Know if My Dog is Microchipped?

Most microchips are implanted between the shoulder blades of dogs. It is a small, grain-of-rice-sized chip that is injected under the skin. If you can feel a small bump under the skin, it is possible that your dog is microchipped.

Visit a veterinarian or animal shelter:

Veterinarians and animal shelters have microchip scanners that can detect and read the information stored on a microchip. If your dog is microchipped, the scanner will display the chip number, which can be used to contact the chip manufacturer to obtain the owner's information.

Contact your local animal control agency:

Your dog may have been microchipped by a previous owner or an animal control agency. Some animal control agencies keep records of microchipped animals in their jurisdiction, so it is worth contacting them to inquire about your dog's microchip.

Check the dog's medical records:

If you adopted your dog from a shelter or rescue organization, they may have provided you with your dog’s medical records, which may contain information about microchipping.

Contact the breeder:

If your dog is purebred and you obtained it from a breeder, you can ask the breeder if they had the dog microchipped before selling it to you.

Remember that microchipping is not a foolproof way of identifying lost pets, as the microchip can occasionally malfunction or the owner's contact information might be outdated. However, it is a widely used and effective way of increasing the chances of reuniting lost pets with their owners.