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What is a microchip (microchipping)?

Last updated on Jun 11, 2026

A microchip is a small electronic device, about the size of a grain of rice, that’s implanted under your pet’s skin—usually between the shoulder blades.

Each microchip has a unique ID number that can be read by a microchip scanner. This number links to your contact details in a pet database, helping reunite you with your pet if they ever get lost.

The process of microchipping is quick, safe, and lasts for your pet’s lifetime.