How Does My Pet Get Microchipped?

Microchipping your pet is a simple medical procedure and should be performed by a Vet or Veterinary Nurse only. The microchip is injected under the skin using an implanter. It is no more painful than a typical injection, although the needle is slightly larger. No surgery or anaesthesia is required.

The New BackHome Super Mini Microchip

The BackHome Super Mini Microchip is an even smaller transponder and needle resulting in less pain. Manufactured in Germany, ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 compliant. Super Mini chips start with the number 992.

What the BackHome microchip does not do

The BackHome microchip is NOT a tracking device. It is a permanent form of identification containing a unique serial number. Vets and Welfare Organisations scan the chip and search the BackHome Database to find the pet owner’s details. The system complies with POPI regulations.

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Keeping your personal information updated

It is vital to keep your contact details updated on the database so you can be reached if your pet is found.

What to Do if Your Pet Gets Lost

• Log into your BackHome profile and send a missing pet alert immediately
• Notify all Vets and Welfare organisations in your community
• Put up Missing Pet posters
• Post on Facebook and pet community groups
• Notify everyone once your pet is found

What to do if you are emigrating

Emigrating with pets is complex. Consult a registered IPATA pet transportation company.

• Check destination country regulations
• Ensure vaccinations and deworming are up to date
• Ensure microchip is readable
• Update all BackHome details
• Download pet certificates

Once you have emigrated:

Our microchips are readable worldwide. Register your pet on the local database in your new country as BackHome is not linked internationally.

Special features on the BackHome Website and App

Pet Owners

• Update your details
• Register new pets
• Add alternative contacts
• Send missing pet alerts
• Ownership transfers
• Health & vaccination reminders
• Friendly support team

Welfares

• Register pet owners
• Register new microchips
• Upload chip batches
• Search existing microchips
• Ownership transfers

Support our Going Green Initiative:

• Download forms
• Print forms
• Order tags online
• Support team assistance

Veterinarians

• Register pet owners
• Register new microchips
• Upload chip batches
• Search microchip numbers
• Ownership transfers

How to upload batches of chips