This page provides background information on microchipping of animals.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about microchipping of animals.

The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that it will accept comments regarding the use of microchipping

Member states of the European Union have reached agreement on a new regulation that will revise existing equine identification

The AVMA has updated its backgrounder and frequently asked questions document regarding microchips as a means of identifying dogs, cats, and other…

The AVMA Executive Board approved several recommendations related to the microchipping of animals for identification.

For animals that get separated from their owners, proper identification is a ticket home. Microchips are a safe and reliable method of permanent…

Industrywide efforts to microchip horses and other equids have demonstrated the value of permanent identification and showcased how microchips can be…

More than two years after Congress directed the Department of Agriculture to weigh in on the debate over incompatible pet microchip technology, the…

The AVMA has released two resources on microchipping of animals—a backgrounder and answers to frequently asked

In January, the AVMA House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted to adopt a new policy on humanely managing horse cribbing and a revised policy concerning…

The AVMA is advocating for veterinarian involvement in the distribution of pet foods that make health claims.

The AVMA endorses the implantation of electronic identification in companion animals and equids and supports standardization in materials, procedures,…

Help make family reunions happen. Encourage microchipping and remind pet owners to keep chip registrations up to date with these easy-to-use…

Concerns about veterinarians' ethical and legal obligations regarding microchipped animals have led to a revised AVMA Policy

Animal welfare and veterinary associations are calling on microchip manufacturers and distributors to provide a scanner capable of reading all

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The bill increases penalties for the owners of dogs who have a history of aggression, and attack a human or domestic animal

Foie gras and microchip databases are the subjects of two resolutions AVMA delegates are being asked to vote on when they gather

Nearly 120 veterinarians and veterinary students attended the 2023 AVMA annual legislative fly-in, held April 17-19 in Washington, D.C. They urged…

Statistics show that one in three pets will become lost at some point during their lives, but cats and dogs with registered microchips are much more…

Dr. Vladlen Ushakov, president of the Ukrainian Small Animal Veterinary Association, briefed AVMA leadership on Jan. 5 at #AVMAVLC about the state of…

Six veterinary professionals shared stories about the lasting effects of leadership during the keynote address at the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Leadership…

From ready-to-use social media posts to videos and more, AVMA members have exclusive access to free tools to support microchipping for Check the Chip…

From toxic treats to dangerous decorations to constricting costumes, Halloween can be a scary and dangerous time for our pets.