With the regulation prepared by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, the microchip requirement for pets started as of January 1, 2023. All owned cats, dogs and ferrets will be microchipped. Those who do not have their pets microchip will be fined up to 3 thousand 642 liras.What good will a microchip do for pets?
Information such as the pet’s name, passport number, breed, breed, address, and emergency contact information will be added to PETVET, the Pet Registry System created for pets. A 15-digit identification information will be defined for each animal. By scanning the microchip in the pet, the identification number will be reached and all information in the PETVET system will be displayed. When the information is requested to be updated, online updates can be made by the veterinarians.
Microchips work without batteries with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. It is stated that it will work for approximately 25 years. Microchips do not have GPS technology. Therefore, it is not possible to track the position of the animal.What information is contained in pet microchips?
- pet’s name
- Passport number
- Breed and type of pet
- Gender of the pet
- color of pet
- Date of birth
- Pet’s vaccination, treatment and medication records
- Pet owner’s name, date of birth, phone number, city, district, village/neighborhood information is included.
Why are pets chipped?
With the microchip application, it is aimed to reach the owner of the pet in cases where pets are left on the street, lost or abducted. In addition, penalties will be applied to those who leave their animals on the street or kidnap them. Pets without a passport will not be able to travel in land, sea and air transportation.
How to find the lost pet?
Microchips of lost pets can be read by city officials, veterinarians and animal shelters. The contact information of the owner will be reached by scanning the microchip of the animal, which is understood to be missing. If the owner does not receive the animal within 30 days, the animal will be considered abandoned on the street and a fine will be imposed.
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