Pet chipping Belgrade

Pet chipping

Losing a pet is one of the most stressful events for any owner. Although name tag necklaces can be useful, they can easily be lost or removed. This is exactly why chipping pets has become the gold standard and the best solution to this problem. This simple, quick and almost painless procedure provides your dog or cat with a permanent "identity document" that they carry with them for the rest of their lives and allows the owner to be found quickly, in case they get lost.

What exactly is a microchip and how does it work?

A microchip is a miniature device, the size of a grain of rice, which is applied under the pet's skin. It does not contain batteries or a GPS transmitter, but works on the principle of passive radio frequency (RFID). Each chip carries a unique 15-digit identification number that is read using a special scanner that every veterinary clinic, asylum or community police has.

• Identification: This number is linked to a database containing information about the owner (name, address, phone number) and basic information about the animal.

• Data security: It is important to note that the chip does not radiate and does not harm the body; it is biocompatible, which means it is designed to stay in the animal's body without causing irritation or allergic reactions.

Is the chipping procedure painful for the pet?

One of the biggest misconceptions of owners is that chipping dogs and cats is a complicated operation. In reality, the procedure only takes a few seconds and is very similar to a regular vaccination. Using a sterile needle and applicator, the veterinarian usually inserts the microchip into the area of ​​the left side of the neck or between the shoulder blades. No anesthesia or sedation is required, and most pets do not react at all to the sting or feel a slight discomfort that passes momentarily. Immediately after placing the chip, the veterinarian performs a control scan to ensure that the chip is correctly placed and that the number is clearly read. After that, the data is entered into the Central Database, which officially gives your pet its digital identity.

Legal aspects and travel: Pet passport

In Serbia, according to the Animal Welfare Act, chipping is mandatory for all dogs and cats. During the first chipping, your pet also receives a blue passport, which serves as proof of ownership and a health record. Data on vaccination against rabies, deworming and other preventive examinations are entered in the passport. If you are planning a trip abroad, especially to the countries of the European Union, a microchip and a valid passport with properly recorded vaccinations are absolutely necessary conditions for crossing the border. Chipping is the most reliable way to prove that the animal crossing the border is exactly the one listed on the health record.