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Re:Report Lost or Found Dog and Print The pdf by uptown on Thursday August 08, 2013 @01:57PM (#6180626)
Nope, but virtually any shelter or veterinarian will be able to read the microchip.
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Re:Report Lost or Found Dog and Print The pdf by toomuchtodo on Thursday August 08, 2013 @02:35PM (#6180862)
RE: Nope. Why?
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Re:Report Lost or Found Dog and Print The pdf by uptown on Thursday August 08, 2013 @08:48PM (#6183007)
Maybe I'm wrong but my understanding is that they use passive RFID technology with a variety of frequencies that aren't compatible without specialized readers. Until recently there hasn't been a standardized frequency for these implants - but I think that's started to improve. With that said, this isn't based on first-hand knowledge - just things I've read online, so I may not be correct based on current technology in phones and what's being implanted in pets.
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