AVID microchips

A new company, called Chloe Standard, is seeking to create a microchip search engine that will allow people who find pets to easiliy search and locate the registration service that the chip is registered with.  This will streamline some of the common confusion that happens with different chip manufacturers and their registration services, as well as make it easier for pets to be reunited with their owners.  The search engine will be free, and will merely require a person to type in the chip number in order to be connected

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I am considering relocating my pet cat to Japan, where there is a possibility that we will move in the future. I have read the Japanese pet import regulation and I have two questions:

I have been getting a lot of questions recently about microchips, specifically AVID brand chips and whether or not they are ISO compatible. I thought I would address it on the blog to help answer the questions. First, let's review what a microchip is and why it's typically required for any animal traveling internationally.

What is a Microchip and Why Does My Pet Need One?