Every year, thousands of pets go missing—and many never find their way back home. But one tiny device, no bigger than a grain of rice, can make all the difference. That’s why National Check the Chip Day is so important.
Created to remind pet parents to check and update their pet’s microchip information, this day is about more than tech—it’s about reuniting families, saving lives, and making sure your pet always has a way home.
What Is a Pet Microchip?
A pet microchip is a tiny device—about the size of a grain of rice—inserted just beneath your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. It acts as a permanent form of identification, offering a layer of security that collars and ID tags simply can’t. Unlike tags, which can break or slip off, a microchip stays with your pet for life and contains a unique identification number tied to your contact information in a secure national database.
Microchips don’t function like GPS devices—they don’t track your pet’s location. Instead, if your pet ever gets lost and is brought to a shelter or veterinary clinic, staff can scan the chip and instantly access your contact details. It’s a quick and reliable way to help lost pets find their way home.
But here’s the key: the microchip only works if your contact information is up to date. That’s why it’s so important to check your pet’s microchip regularly—especially during events like National Check the Chip Day—to ensure that phone numbers, addresses, and emergency contacts are current. It’s a simple step that could make all the difference in a moment that matters.
Why “Check the Chip” Matters
Even the best microchip won’t work if your phone number, email, or address has changed. That’s why it’s essential to check your pet’s registration at least once a year—and National Check the Chip Day (August 15) is the perfect reminder.
Take these quick steps:
- Contact your chip registry or visit their website
- Confirm your pet’s chip number is correctly linked to your info
- Update any old phone numbers, addresses, or emergency contacts
If you’re unsure of your pet’s chip number or registry, your vet can scan it in seconds. And although your pet might have
Peace of Mind for Every Pet Parent
At TropiClean, we believe every pet deserves a safe, loving home—and that starts with protection that goes beyond the bath. Just like our naturally derived grooming products help you care for your pet’s health and happiness, microchipping is a simple step that supports their safety every day.
Your Reminder to Act Today
✔ Is your pet microchipped?
✔ Have you checked that the info is correct and current?
✔ Do your friends and family know how important this is?
If not, today’s the day. Check the chip. Update the info. Share the message.
Sure, your pup might smell sweet after a TropiClean bath and feel soft enough for endless snuggles, but nothing gives true peace of mind like a microchip. Collars and tags can fall off, but a microchip is a permanent form of ID that helps ensure your furry friend finds their way back home if they ever get lost. Keeping them clean, fresh, and well-groomed makes them cuddly and loved—but making sure they’re chipped keeps them safe and protected, too.
Because a clean, loved, and protected pet is the best kind of pet.
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