{"id":16849,"date":"2026-01-06T13:24:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technobark.com\/how-to-scan-a-dog-microchip-with-phone\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:09:10","slug":"how-to-scan-a-dog-microchip-with-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technobark.com\/en-gb\/how-to-scan-a-dog-microchip-with-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Scan a Dog Microchip With Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have a dog with a microchip, it is important to know how to scan that chip. This article will cover the basics of scanning with your phone (including why it’s not really possible) and what you should do if your pet gets lost. Read on for more information! <\/p>\n\n

So… how do you scan a dog microchip with your phone? <\/p>\n\n

How to scan a dog microchip with a phone<\/h2>\n\n

First, before we get into the “hows,” it’s SUPER IMPORTANT to note that, at this time, there is NO foolproof way to scan your dog’s microchip with JUST a phone<\/strong>. I’ll explain more about that in a moment. The steps below assume that you have a scanning device that can transmit data to your phone (like the one below). <\/p>\n\n

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This portable pet ID chip scanner can read virtually all FDX-B (15-bit) microchips for animal identification that comply with ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 specifications. It is widely used in animal management, resource management, and railway inspection. If a dog or cat is found without a collar, you can scan to see if they have a chip implanted, increasing the chances of identifying your pet. Note: Reader cannot read Avid chip. The 9-bit ID is not recognized.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t

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We’ll also go over some basic steps on getting your chip set up in the first place so that you CAN scan it and have the correct information show up.<\/p>\n\n

Scanning a dog’s microchip with a smartphone is a great way to quickly and easily identify your pet. In order to do this, you will need a few items: a smartphone, a microchip scanner app, and of course a microchip implant. <\/p>\n\n

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  1. Get the chip number and registration information from your dog’s vaccination records. This has important data that you will need in case of an emergency, such as: \n