Services
canine-feline/small mammal microchipping
service carried out by fully trained practitioners
using the Trovan/AEG "pet-detect®"
transponder.
QUESTION?
London, June 2002 - The Government is proposing a scheme for
every dog, and eventually every cat, to be identified by either a tattoo
or microchip. When you hear about an owner's heartache when they
have lost their pet or the cruelty inflicted through ignorance or just
down right maliciousness do you feel sadness, anger or outrage?
Good news for good owners - bad news for those that aren't.
Identification means accountability. Here we will discuss
microchipping.
The dog or cat should feel no more discomfort from a microchip
implant than from a conventional injection. Microchipping uses Radio
Frequency (RFID) technology and cannot be tampered with, fade or
be removed. The chip is deposited into the fatty area between the
shoulder blades. The needle houses the microchip and is therefore
larger than a conventional needle, however, a clever design allows it
to incise the skin easily with little discomfort.
What is a Microchip?
A microchip is the tiny computer chip that contains the unique ID
number assigned to the transponder. The chip measures
approximately 1mm sq.
What is a Transponder
A Transponder is simply the tiny electronic device encapsulated in
incompatible glass used to store an identification number
The size of the pet-detect transponder is 2.12mm x 11.5mm
(comparable in size to an uncooked grain of rice)
How does it work?
Most people are familiar with the laser scanning of bar codes on
groceries and household goods to identify them at the cash point.
This is a similar principle but uses electronic identification(or radio
frequency) as opposed to bar codes. Low frequency radio waves can
penetrate all solid objects except metal which enables the
transponder to be injected into the animal where it resides
permanently. The transponder is inert. Once implanted transponders
cannot be lost or altered, or become worn like an external collar or
tag.
How are lost animals reunited with owners?
Electronic identification is offered in conjunction with the PetLog
national database. PetLog operate a central computerised database
within the uk and work with other European countries to form euronet.
PetLog are part of the UK Kennel Club. The database contains
details of the animal and owner. Once the lost animal has been
scanned, and a transponder detected, PetLog are contacted and
given the animals unique number. PetLog search their database and
retrieve the information. The information is then given to the
organisation holding the animal and they make contact with the
owner. It`s that simple.
