The Only Permanent, Reliable Way to Identify a Lost Pet
24Petwatch offers the best-in-class microchip technology, and the most reliable way to identify a lost pet.
Our microchips
Every 24Petwatch microchip is designed with animal welfare and veterinary teams in mind and includes:
- A registration card
- Barcode sticker
- Tag ring and tag with contact information for the 24Petwatch Lost Pet Services call center
Standard microchip
12-gauge microchip
Versatile, easy to use and suitable for most applications. Learn more
Mini microchip
15-gauge minichip
Ideal for use in cats, kittens, and small breed dogs. Learn more
Proper use of 24Petwatch microchips
Microchip features
Universal compatibility
ISO 11784/85 certified microchip readable by any universal scanner
Unique prefix
Uses the unique prefix identifier 941 for easy tracking
Complete traceability
100% traceability – microchips are assigned at the factory and always associated with the implant facility
Anti-migration design
Designed to reduce the chance of migration
Ergonomic injector
Includes ergonomic, disposable injector
Safe and sterile
Sterilization indicator and expiry date for each chip for safe implantation
After you implant a 24petwatch microchip
- Every 24Petwatch microchip includes a registration card, barcode sticker, tag ring, and tag with contact information for the 24Petwatch Lost Pet Services call center.
- Free pet parent microchip marketing materials are also available upon request.
- Register the pet’s microchip with the 24Petwatch Registry
- We offer a variety of reliable universal microchip readers to meet your team’s needs.
How to order
Frequently asked questions
- It’s a rice-sized radio-frequency identification device (RFID)
- It’s not a GPS-tracking device
- It contains a unique number associated with your pet
- Once registered, it improves your pet’s chances of getting home quickly if they ever go missing
24Petwatch microchips meet ISO standards (11784 and 11785) and ICAR certifications:
- Manufacturing – code structure and microchip frequency
- Chip Numbering – unique chip number creation, no duplication
When purchasing microchips, be cautious of microchips that are not ICAR-certified or do not meet ISO standards.
ICAR is an international, non-governmental organization that promotes the development and improvement of animal identification. This objective is achieved by establishing definitions and guidelines for Radio Frequency Identification devices (RFIDs) like pet microchips.
24Petwatch chips have dedicated (unshared) prefixes: 982 and 941. Over 5,000 partner organizations trust our chips, which offer the very best microchip technology available.
“900” microchips are available at low costs and in large quantities, which makes them compelling for some microchip sellers. They often come from overseas manufacturers, are challenging to track, and are not attached to legitimate microchip registries. These microchips do a disservice to pet parents as they are unreliable in ensuring the pet makes it home after becoming lost.
Be aware that some microchips have a shared prefix. A shared prefix means that multiple sellers offer microchips with the same prefix. This can make identifying the seller and accessing their contact information more time-consuming.