kilikini wrote:
jmcquown wrote:
kilikini wrote:
Sherry wrote:
On Aug 2, 7:09?am, "jmcquown" wrote:
If your cat is chipped (Persia is even though she's an indoor
cat) and you move, even temporarily, please remember to
update the information so the chip scan will be accurate.

Jill

Very good info. When I helped at the shelter, I remember when we
would find a
chipped dog/cat, then find out the address/phone number wasn't
current for the owners.
It makes the chip just worthless if they don't update when they
move. Sherry

I'm just curious. How do you update the chip? Is it through a
computer or does the chip need to be rescanned with the current
information? Is the pet assigned a number and the information is
easily changed? Sorry, I don't know!

kili

The chip has an ID number associated with it. The ID number is tied
to your pet's name, your name & address information in their
computer system (in Persia's case she's registered with the AKC -
akccar.org). I updated her information via their web site. I also
updated the secondary contact info, since it wouldn't do them any
good to call my brother if Persia (Bast forbid!) goes missing here
in SC. Of course I neglected to bring the ID info with me (she
doesn't wear that particular tag on her collar but the one she has
does indicate she's chipped). I had to call her vet to get them to
give me the ID from her medical records.
On a similar note, I got a vet recommendation from the neighbor and
had Persia's vet fax all her records and a "prescription" for her
food. This will ensure I can call and have them order her food
without her first having to be seen. And of course if she needs to
be seen (or boarded!) they have all her information, including shot
records, on hand.
Jill

Thanks, Jill! That was really helpful. I need to get mine chipped,
but things have been a little crazy around here for the past few
years. I was really curious how it all worked.

kili

Of course you can also update the information over the phone and by snail
mail. There *are* people who don't have computers

Jill