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MICROCHIP

A tiny device for the security and safety of your pets.

What?

The standard microchip, measuring 12mm, is implanted under the animal’s skin using a thick needle, commonly between the shoulder blades (for mammals). 

 

The chip uses passive RFID

(Radio Frequency Identification)

technology to store a unique

serial number that can be read by

a RFID scanner. 

We recommend the use of

ISO Certified Microchip. 

It is a routine procedure that takes a few minutes but is consider invasive because it involves an incision in the skin. It is recommended that all invasive procedures be done by a veterinarian. 

 

The pets' reaction towards the procedure is highly dependent on the their tolerant towards pain. Some anxious individuals may require

a mild sedation prior to the

implantation. 

 

Many owners chose to

microchip their pets during

other anaesthetized

procedures such as

sterilization or

dental scaling. 

Light of Life Vet: Types of microchip implanter
Light of Life Vet: Microchip sizes

Above: Smallest microchip (7mm) compared with a standard microchip (12mm). Pic by LOLVet.

Light of Life Vet: Microchip seen in an xray of a parrot

Above: Smallest sized microchip (7mm) can be implanted in a parrot's pectoral muscle. Pic by LOLVet.

Registration

REGISTRATION

The unique number stored in the implanted microchip will only help you find your pet if you register your particulars, address, phone number and your pet's microchip number with the database company such as PetCall (Singapore) and relevant authorities i.e AVS

 

The microchip is not a tracker or a GPS device.  It cannot be sync to any phone or device to track you or your pet's location.

Although having a microchip implanted in your pet ensures that the identification chip will never be lost or drop off, microchip is only one form of pet identification system. 

 

We recommend that all pets should have other forms of identification, e.g. a dog or cat tag.

Light of Life Vet: Microchip scanner

SPECIES THAT CAN BE MICROCHIPPED

Species that can be microchipped
Light of Life Vet: Cat

CATS

Light of Life Vet: Dog

DOGS

Light of Life Vet: Guinea pig

GUINEA PIGS

Light of Life Vet: Parrot

PARROTS

Light of Life Vet: Terrapin

CHELONIANS

Light of Life Vet: Chinchilla

CHINCHILLAS

Light of Life Vet: Rabbit

RABBITS

Light of Life Vet: Rodent

SMALL RODENTS

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

If you are interested in getting your pet microchipped, you can contact us at 6243 3282 to schedule  an appointment.

WSAVA has worked diligently with the international veterinary community on the standardization of microchip implantation sites for various species of animals, as well as providing information on geographic and species variations. Recommendations.

Address

LOCATION

Blk 703 Bedok Reservoir Road 

#01-3508 Singapore 470703

 

CONTACT

Tel: 6243 3282 

(By Appointment Only)

Email: lightoflifevet@live.com.sg

 

OPERATING HOURS

MON & WED & SUN

5 pm to 10 pm

THURS TO SAT

2 pm to 4 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm

CLOSED TUES

& ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

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