No, you cannot track your dog through its microchip. A dog microchip is a tiny Near Field Communication (NFC) technology transponder inserted under a dog's skin to give a permanent ID. Microchips can't provide real-time tracking as a radio frequency identification device; they are ideal for pet identification.Aug 10, 2021
Can GPS track lost pets in real time?
Unlike a microchip, a GPS tracker allows you to track your dog in real-time, so you can find your dog immediately, should they ever go missing.Nov 30, 2021
How much is a tracking microchip?
The average cost to have a microchip implanted by a veterinarian is around $45, which is a one–time fee and often includes registration in a pet recovery database. If your pet was adopted from a shelter or purchased from a breeder, your pet may already have a microchip.
Can a microchip track location?
Pet microchips are not tracking devices. They are radio-frequency identification (RFID) implants that provide permanent ID for your pet. Because they use RFID technology, microchips do not require a power source like a GPS.
Can pet microchips be tracked by GPS?
A: Even though the idea of a microchip acting like a tracking device sounds fantastic, microchips do not actually track a pet's location like a GPS would. ... The microchips that we use are a form of permanent identification because they provide radio-frequency identification (RFID) of a pet.May 1, 2021
Can you track a microchip?
A dog microchip is a tiny Near Field Communication (NFC) technology transponder inserted under a dog's skin to give a permanent ID. Microchips can't provide real-time tracking as a radio frequency identification device; they are ideal for pet identification.Aug 10, 2021