The chip is the size of a grain of rice with an encoded number that is implanted under the skin over the shoulder blades using a needle and syringe. The chips are detected with a scanner and these days, most veterinary offices, rescue operations and animal control services have a scanner. The chip can be implanted during an office visit or many pet owners choose to do it while their pet is being spayed or neutered.
Lakeview Veterinary Clinic uses Smart Tag microchips. Smart Tag Microchips include:
