What happens if I don’t microchip my dog?

A pet microchip is a globally recognized ID, like a dog’s identity card. For owners traveling or moving abroad with a pet, the chip is required for blood tests and customs, and without it the dog can’t use air or rail pet transport.

In many countries and regions, such as Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, microchipping dogs is legally required, and owners who don’t may face fines or other penalties. Also, the chip carries the dog’s ID and the owner’s contact, raising the odds of recovery if it gets lost.