| Technology has changed every aspect of our lives | | | | visit to your vet to check that the microchip is still |
| and continues to do so at a rapid pace. In terms of | | | | functioning, and making sure your contact information |
| looking after your beloved pets, it should come as no | | | | is always current are also highly recommended. |
| surprise that thanks to technological advancements | | | | A GPS collar is the latest and most adept form of |
| today, you can now track them using sophisticated | | | | pet tracking systems. Using the same technology |
| GPS systems if they go missing. No one wants to | | | | found in automobiles, your GPS pet tracker allows |
| lose their pet and by tracking their whereabouts, you | | | | you to pinpoint your missing pet's exact location in |
| can make sure that you increase the odds of finding | | | | real-time. Updates on the whereabouts of your pet |
| them as soon as possible. | | | | are constantly available through your cell phone or |
| So what exactly is micro-chipping and what does it | | | | Internet. GPS devices can vary in sophistication - |
| do? About the size of a grain of rice, a microchip is a | | | | some only give you the location of the missing |
| computer chip that stores an identification number | | | | animal, while others will tell you where your dog is |
| and transmits information to a suitable scanner | | | | and how to get there. Some devices even include a |
| through radio waves. To implant a microchip in your | | | | beacon to help spot your pet in the dark. Most of |
| dog, you need to have your veterinarian inject the | | | | these devices can be attached to a dog's collar and |
| chip using a pre-loaded syringe between the shoulder | | | | are battery-operated. Make sure that the device you |
| blades of the animal. Most dogs feel no pain during | | | | choose has an exchangeable and rechargeable |
| this procedure, which is over in a matter of seconds. | | | | battery, water resistant, and sturdy such as the |
| Once implanted, tissue surrounding the chip forms a | | | | SpotLight GPS Pet Locator. Created and developed in |
| casing that prevents it from moving. Most microchips | | | | conjunction with the American Kennel Club |
| are made of a bio-compatible material that rarely | | | | Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) team to |
| causes any infection. Once in place, the chip can be | | | | reduce the number of lost dogs, the SpotLight GPS |
| detected using a handheld scanner that then displays | | | | Pet Locator includes an exclusive AKC CAR collar tag |
| the unique code. It is necessary that you register | | | | with a unique ID number that includes lifetime |
| your pet with the microchip company so that, your | | | | enrollment in AKC CAR's Recovery Service. With this |
| name, address, and contact details are accessible | | | | assurance, owners of the SpotLight GPS Pet |
| when the pet's chip is scanned. | | | | Tracking system have access to the AKC CAR call |
| Microchips should last a lifetime and do not need to | | | | center and the best recovery team available at all |
| be replaced or charged. In the rare occasion that the | | | | times. |
| chip migrates away from your dog's shoulder blades, | | | | In conclusion, a microchip is an excellent option for |
| a scanner should be able to pick up the signals from | | | | permanent identification and a GPS locator is an |
| anywhere in the body. Most veterinary clinics and pet | | | | excellent proactive tracking device for your pet. By |
| shelters have a scanner for immediate identification. | | | | protecting your pet with both GPS and a microchip |
| However, if your pet turns up in the few that do | | | | you can rest assure that your pet will be safe and… |
| not, not much can be done in this case. An annual | | | | found. |