How to See If a Dog Has a Micro Chip

A microchip is a tiny chip that is implanted underneath a dog's skin. The dog's owner registers his microchip with a pet recovery center. The brand of microchip determines which pet recovery center is used. Microchips are considered a permanent form of identification and do not need to be replaced. If you find a dog, you can check to see whether or not it has a microchip. If it does, you can help return the pet to its owner.

Things You'll Need

  • Microchip scanner
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Instructions

    • 1

      Put the dog in a standing position.

    • 2

      Turn on the microchip scanner.

    • 3

      Press and hold down the microchip scanner's "Scan" button. Point the scanner at the dog, focusing on the area between the dog's shoulder blades.

    • 4

      Slowly scan up and down the dog's back. Start at the side of the dog that is closest to you and move toward the other side. The microchip scanner will beep and display the micro chip identification number if a chip is found.