Last Updated March 4th, 2026
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) officially recognizes August 15 as National Check the Chip Day to help remind pet parents to update their pet’s microchip. Did you know your pet’s microchip is their only permanent form of identification? If you’ve moved recently, now’s a great time to check and update your chip!
HOW TO CHECK YOUR PET'S MICROCHIP
How do I find out my pet's microchip number?
If you don’t already have your pet’s microchip number, give your veterinarian a call or bring your pet to the vet! You can also bring your pet to animal control, animal shelters or an adoption agency (if you adopted from a specific rescue) to get their chip scanned.
How do I find out my pet's microchip brand or type?
Give your veterinarian or your pet’s rescue a call—they will have this on file if you can’t find it in your files. You may also check your pet’s microchip type on a universal pet microchip search engine.
If your pet’s chip is up-to-date, great! If not, here’s what to do next:
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR PET'S MICROCHIP
What do I need to have to update my pet's microchip info?
Contact your microchip provider. Their information will be provided to you by the microchip search engine!
What if my pet doesn’t have a microchip?
All of our veterinary clinics provide microchipping! You can visit your local Pet Paradise + NewDay Veterinary Care and our partners on our resort’s location pages. We’re here to help!
