Microchip Implantation and Registration Steps
At our Tatlıkuyu, Gebze clinic serving Darıca, Çayırova, Dilovası and Kocaeli, a microchip is implanted subcutaneously in the neck region to display a 15-digit ISO code when scanned. Tested with a reader before and after implantation, the number links the animal permanently to its official PETVET record.
Owner details, species, breed, date of birth, colour and sex are entered, and the rabies vaccination date with its lot number is added to the card. On ownership transfer the change is processed through the official channel and the new owner details are updated.
- Number verification before and after implantation
- Matching the rabies vaccination record to the microchip number
- Record update when the address or phone number changes
Passport and International Use
The passport is issued once vaccination validity and identification are complete; for travel abroad a rabies titer result and health certificate are additionally required. If a pet is lost, having the number visible in the system is the single most useful factor in speeding up the process.
Related departments
- Internal Medicine covers the assessment relevant to this procedure.
- Soft Tissue & Orthopaedic Surgery covers the assessment relevant to this procedure.
- Dentistry and Oral Health covers the assessment relevant to this procedure.
- Laboratory and Imaging covers the assessment relevant to this procedure.
| Step | Information Needed | Duration | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microchip implantation | Owner ID, animal details | Same visit | Microchip number record |
| Rabies vaccination record | Microchip number, vaccine lot | Same visit | Card entry |
| Vaccination card issue | Completed identification | Same visit | Printed card |
| Passport issue | Vaccine validity, microchip | Same visit | Passport document |
| Ownership transfer | Transfer declaration, new owner details | Official processing time | Updated record |
Clinical Pathway
- Animal details and owner identification are collected.
- The microchip is implanted and the number is read twice for verification.
- The number and vaccination records are matched in the system.
- The card or passport is issued and handed to the owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is microchip implantation painful?
It is comparable to a vaccine injection and takes seconds. Local anaesthesia is not required, although brief sensitivity at the site may occur afterwards.
Why does the microchip number matter so much?
The number is the single matching point between the vaccination record and ownership data. Reuniting a lost pet and the validity of travel documents both depend on that number being read correctly.
I already have an older microchip; do I need a new one?
Usually not. The existing number is verified with a reader and the record continues on that number. Re-implantation is only considered when a chip cannot be read or does not meet the ISO standard.
The information on this page is for general guidance and does not replace a physical examination.