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An 'identichip' is a tiny
microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, designed to be injected under the
skin of an animal. Each chip carries a unique identification code which can be
scanned using a small handheld device. Vets, dog wardens, rescue charities and
other organisations dealing with lost pets are equipped with these
scanners.
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At implantation (a
straightforward injection) owner's details and identichip code are
registered for life at a central database. When a chip is scanned in a
lost pet the owner's details can easily be found. Cats and dogs are
regularly identichipped, however nearly any species have a chip implanted.
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