{"id":1565,"date":"2015-08-09T09:33:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-09T09:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1565"},"modified":"2015-08-09T09:33:00","modified_gmt":"2015-08-09T09:33:00","slug":"check-the-chip-day-for-sunday-dogs-cats-is-august-15th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1565","title":{"rendered":"Check the Chip Day for Sunday Dogs & Cats & Birds & All Is August 15th"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week the American Veterinary Medical Association<\/a> is sponsoring an official Check the Chip Day to remind all of us who are guardians for companion animals to be sure the microchips that would help return our furry friends to us, if lost, are working. <\/p>\n

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We have "Check the Microchip" at the top of our list of information and questions we bring to every visit with our veterinarian. Poppy is due for her annual check up and we'll have Courtney, her lovely vet tech, check to see that her chip is working at the start of the visit. <\/p>\n

This is also an opportunity to write down that ID number in case you need it to update your contact information. <\/p>\n

Think about anything else that may have changed over the past year that might require an update on the registration form for that chip and make the changes needed with your registry. If you can't remember which it is, your vet can tell you that from the ID number. <\/p>\n