Microchips only work if they’re registered - and August 15, aka Check the Chip Day, is today and the perfect annual reminder. If your dog ever gets lost, their microchip can be the key to bringing them home - but only if the info is up to date.

Let’s break down why microchipping matters, how to check it, and how to pair it with tools like iPupPee to keep your dog even safer.

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🐶 Why Microchipping Matters

• Over 10 million pets go missing in the U.S. every year

• Dogs with registered microchips are up to 20x more likely to be returned

• Collars and tags can fall off - chips don’t

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✅ How to Check the Chip

1. Locate your chip number
   Usually on your vet records or chip registration card.

2. Visit the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool
   This tells you which registry your chip is associated with.

3. Update your contact info
   New phone number? Moved recently? Update that ASAP.

4. Visit your vet
   If you’re unsure your dog has a chip, or want to verify it works, your vet can scan for it in seconds.

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🐾 Bonus Safety: Add iPupPee for Real-Time Alerts

While microchips are essential for after a pet goes missing, iPupPee helps you prevent the situation altogether. With a single press, your dog can send an alert to your phone if they’re alone, scared, or need to go outside.

The live camera feed and two-way speaker also let you monitor and talk to them in real time—whether you’re across the house or out running errands.

Prevention + recovery = total peace of mind.