Dogs and Cats Implanted A Microchip in Japan

It is late to start compared with other countries, but finally, the Japanese government decided that dogs and cats are mandatorily microchipped. This law started on the 1st of June 2022.

When you buy animals at the pet store, those pets are already implanted and registered as their owners are the shop owners, so you need to change that information as you are the owner. You are also required when you welcome pets from your friends. You need to change the information as you are the owner. It means that every time pets give to new people or places, registration is required.

1. What is a microchip?

The length is 12mm and the diameter is 2mm. An electronic labelling device that uses biocompatible glass on the outside. This microchip has information such as a 15-digit number ISO standard individual identification number, which is the unique ID in the world. This microchip is implanted with the injection at the veterinary clinic. Once injected, it is a semi-permanently readable individual identification that is less likely to fall off like a collar or name tag. You can apply for this microchip online with a smartphone or laptop.

2. How does it help you?

Sometimes you don’t know where your dogs and cats are, especially the disaster happens such as earthquakes, and floods or it could be that they are lost or they are kidnapped. You can use this microchip. If someone finds those pets, their microchips are scanned and verified who are their owners.