Understanding Pet Microchips vs NFC Tags: A Complete Guide

If you're a pet owner, you've likely heard about both microchips and NFC tags for pets. While both technologies help identify your furry friends, they serve different purposes and offer unique benefits. Let's dive into the key differences and help you understand which might be right for your pet.

Pet Microchips: The Basics

Microchips are tiny devices about the size of a grain of rice that are implanted under your pet's skin. They serve one primary purpose: providing a permanent ID number that can be scanned by veterinarians and shelters if your pet gets lost.

Advantages:

• Cannot be lost or removed

• No battery required

• Lasts for your pet's lifetime

• Universally recognized by vets and shelters

Limitations:

• Requires a special scanner

• Only contains a static ID number

• Cannot be updated without veterinary visit

• No real-time tracking capabilities

NFC Tags: The Smart Alternative

NFC tags, like the ones we offer at petprofile.visioneer.co.nz