About PETtrac

The PETtrac UK MicroChip Database operated 24hrs a day, 365 days a year to help vets, rescue centres and pet owners with lost and found pets with MicroChips.

For your peace of mind PETtrac are compliant with the DEFRA requirements for compulsory microchipping of dogs.

A good, reliable reunification service

The PETtrac Database service strives to provide a good and reliable service that vets, rescue centres, dog wardens and pet owners can all rely on.

The pet MicroChip reunification service offered by PETtrac is being constantly re-developed and improved to always try and make our service just that little bit better.

Update your pet's MicroChip

It's important to make sure your contact details are up-to-date so that we can contact you as quickly as possible if your pet is found. It's very easy to update your contact details for your pet's MicroChip, just click the link below for further information and how to update them.

Update your Pet's MicroChip

What is a pet identifications Microchip & how does it work?

The AVID MicroChip is a tiny computer chip which has an identification number programmed into it. The chip is encased in a strong bio-compatible glass, and is small enough to fit into a hypodermic needle. Once the chip has been implanted, the unique number can identify your pet throughout their life once registered on the PETtrac Database. The MicroChip is covered in an anti-migratory coating to help prevent the MicroChip moving.

A special scanner is used to send a radio signal through the skin of the animal to read the chip. The animal feels nothing as the scanner is passed over him and the chip is read. The MicroChip number is then relayed to the scanner where it is displayed.