Microchip Dog GPS or GPS Dog Collar?
Confused? Don’t worry, I’ll explain. We live in the age of technology but so much of the time the technology just does not seem to help simplify life, if anything, it makes it more complicated. In the past pet loss prevention included dog tags and collars. They are helpful, but not that helpful. The game has changed with the introduction of Microchip dog GPS and GPS dog collars.
You are probably asking, what the heck are Microchip dog GPS units? For a small cost, veterinarians can place a microchips in your dog. Don’t worry, your dog will not feel any pain. Microchips don’t require any battery or power supply and most manufacturers guarantee it for the life of your pet. Microchip dog gps units operate through radio frequency identification. Each chip has the owner’s information coded into it along with the dogs name. Different companies offer different information levels, so make sure you talk over all your options with your vet doctor.
It is important to note that Microchip dog GPS units are not able to be removed. Don’t worry , you will not be able to see the Microchip dog GPS from looking at the dog because the chips are very small in size. The Microchip dog GPS units have a life span of up to 25 years so there is no need to worry if it will last long enough.
Keep in mind that the support services for Microchip dog GPS depends on the service available. This can change state to state. The bad news about microchips is that the dog had to be found and then scanned to do any good.
Another thing to keep in mind that Identification tags are still a necessity and your pets backup line of defense in case your dog gets lost.
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please give me information about where can I buy the microchip GPS For dogs.
Why are you calling it a GPS. Calling it that would indicate that you can track where your lost dog is. This microchip only allows someone to scan your dog, IF he’s found and IF the facility has a scanner, to find out who the owner is. This should not be called a GPS.
A GPS tracker is an active tracking system that emits a signal to the satelites above this allowing your computer or hanheld device to look through them and see where your dog is. The ‘chip’ is a passive device that basically acts as a short range reflector for a system used by vets and dog pounds. You have to be right up on the dog to check the RFID chip where as GPS technology allows you to find your dog anywhere from newyork to Nepal. Problem is; radio transmissions to space use up batteries quick this limmiting airtime. Garmin systems allow you to reduce transmission times extending battery life. I’d like one that I could do the same to a more drastic level like three or four times a day until the pet leaves a paticular area then allarming owners n boosting transmission frequency. This would raise battery life, lower charging hassle, n greatly increase everyday functionability for avridge petowners. I would buy THAT system for ALL my families’ dogs. LET’S INNOVATE, GARMIN!!!
WOW! Thanks for continuing to spread FALSE information on what a microchip actually IS. It’s “professionals” like you that make hard working animal rescue people like me FURIOUS!!! Do you have ANY idea how many times a day I have to explain to a client that “No, I’m sorry, there is no such thing as GPS implantable microchips… that technology DOESN’T exist, simply because they require re-chargeable batteries which CANNOT be implanted into your pet.”
You should retract that and STOP adding to the problem! You are doing a disservice to microchips, to the animal and certainly to the owners by giving them false hope that someone, somewhere can track their missing pet by satellite.
Oh, and the ONLY data on that microchip is the actual CHIP NUMBER! Owner’s information, and pet information are kept at a data registry like Helpmefindmypet.com, AVID, HomeAgain, 24 Petwatch, etc.
Perhaps you should have done your research before posting anything!
can you tell me what kind of chip to put in my dog i would like to beable to find it if lost
Aren’t there any GPS Microchips on the market yet that don’t need to be scanned? If my dog gets out I want to be able to find him immediately. After all, that is the purpose of GPS.
Cost prohibitive to owner? How can vet generate income? Can this be done county by county? Have done vet trade shows for years. Scanner chip no biggie but gps chip sounds exciting as a sales rep
Hı, I live in turkey. my job is veterinary medicine .Can I using Microchip Dog GPS or GPS Dog Collar in turkey? ıf ı can, ı want it. do you help me? tahank you.
With all respect you don’t know what you’re talking about. There are no “GPS” microchips, the technology does not exist. Also the pet chips are not encoded with the owners info. The chip simply has a numerical code built in it just like ID badges and credit cards that use RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). It takes a special scanner to pick up the code, then the finder calls the chip manufacturer (or logs onto their web site) to report finding the animal. The manufacturer then notifies the owner. The beauty of this device is it’s invisible, can’t be removed and should never go bad. All animal shelters and Animal Control officers should have these scanners as they are free for them and all animal research labs are required to scan animals before using them. The saddest fact of life is that most pets that are stolen are sold to research labs. And most pets that stray are put to sleep at local Animal Control Shelters. So this chip is an inexpensive must for pet lovers. See your Vet! As for pet GPS the technology is poor and is not evolving. Garmin is good for live tracking and I know of no cellular based systems that work well outside metro areas, so I’m stuck!
THIS ARTICLE IS FACTUALLY INCORRECT.
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A GPS MICROCHIP.
THE WRITER IS CONFUSED ABOUT THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN A GPS DEVICE AND A SIMPLE CHIP THAT JUST TELLS SOMEONE SOMETHING ABOUT THE DOG ONCE THEY ARE FOUND.
My question is what about if someone remove the gps collar how are we going to track the dog. I think they haven’t invented the real GPS microchip were you can track your animal through a satellite because anyone who finds a dog or cat can remove the collar and stole your animal. We need a locator and a protection of not being stole.