Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is the AVID Microchip?
2. How does the AVID Microchip work?
3. How much does the injection cost?
4. How long does the AVID Microchip last?
5. What is the youngest age a pet can be identified?
6. My pets never leave my yard. Why should they be identified with an AVID Microchip?
7. Does my pet have to be sedated for the injection?
8. Does the procedure hurt my pet?
9. Could my pet be allergic to the AVID Microchip?
10. How do I know the shelter will be able to check for the AVID Microchip?

     
    

11. If my pet is found, how does the shelter know to contact me?

    When a shelter finds a pet with a microchip they will call AVID. If the pet is registered with AVlD's recovery network, PETtrac, the shelter will be given the owner's name. If the pet is not registered, they will be given the name of the veterinarian who injected the microchip. The veterinarian will provide the owner's latest information.

12. What is PETtrac?
13. What is the cost to register with PETtrac?
14. What happens if I'm on vacation and my pet is found at the shelter?
15. What is the Avid 'Breeder Reader'?