microchips

If you're planning on traveling with your pet in the United States, you might be wondering about whether or not your pet needs a microchip. Here are some frequently asked questions.

Does my pet need a microchip to travel?

Moving within the US, your pet is not required to have a microchip to travel.  However, because a microchip is the only permanent form of identification, it is recommended that you consider getting one prior to moving with your pet. 

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

Hi,

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: