How to Update Animal Microchip Information

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By Kelsey Erin Shipman
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It is extremely important to keep your contact information up to date on your pet's microchip. Without correct information, there is no way to contact the owner once a lost pet is found. Contact the microchip's manufacturer directly or online to update information.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Check your microchip registration card or call the veterinarian who inserted the chip to determine where your chip is registered.
Step 2

Go online and log onto the microchip maker's website. Follow the instructions to "Update Contact Information."
Step 3

If you do not have access to the Internet, call the microchip's manufacturer and ask to update your information.

Tips & Warnings

Change your pet's microchip information before you move to ensure correct information. Provide one piece of contact information that rarely changes such as an email address or cell phone number.
Be sure to keep paying your annual microchip fee, otherwise the service will be deactivated and contact information, updated or not, will be unable to be retrieved.