Found a Lost Pet Where Should You Check?

A lost dog or lost cat is every pet owner’s nightmare. But when a pet goes missing, implanting a pet microchip can be one of the most effective ways to reunite them safely with their family.

However, once a kind passerby or veterinary hospital scans and detects a microchip, the next common question is:
“Where can we look up the information linked to this microchip number?”

This guide was created for both pet owners and partner veterinary hospitals to help make the process of locating the rightful owner faster and more effective.

How to Identify the Service Provider from the Microchip Prefix Number

In Thailand, several databases provide pet microchip registration services.

If you scan and obtain a microchip number (typically 15 digits), you can identify which provider to contact by checking the first 3 digits, as shown below:

Special Case: Dogs Microchipped in Bangkok

For dogs living in Bangkok that participated in a free microchip implantation program or were registered with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the records may be stored separately in a government database.

If a microchip is detected but cannot be found in private databases, please contact:

Agency: Veterinary Public Health Office, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Tel : +66 64 815 0063

What Should You Do If a Microchip Is Detected but No Information Is Found in Any Database?

A common issue encountered by veterinary hospitals and clinics is finding a dog or cat with an implanted microchip but no corresponding owner information in any system.

This may happen because:

• The microchip manufacturer is not connected to a centralized database

• The previous owner never completed registration

• Contact information was never updated

Solution for Veterinarians and Partner Veterinary Hospitals

To prevent microchips from being wasted and to ensure continued protection for pets, AnyVet Microchip has developed a highly secure, internationally standardized backend system.

When an animal hospital or related person scans and finds a microchip without the required information, the veterinarian can report the lost animal through the microchip website in the Lost & Found section. Select "Report Found / Rescued Animal," register, and fill in the microchip information according to the steps. Then, wait for an announcement from the system.

* For new owners or adopters: This provides peace of mind knowing your pet has an accurate and secure database. The pet's information will be immediately recorded in a standardized central system, making it easy to track and locate the owner in the future should they get lost again.

Conclusion

Implanting a microchip is not simply about inserting a chip under the pet’s skin.
Proper registration and knowing where to verify the information are what make a microchip truly effective.

AnyVet hopes this guide will support veterinary hospitals in managing lost pet cases and encourage pet owners to recognize the importance of keeping their pets’ microchip information updated.

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✨ Pet safety starts with paying attention to the details that matter.

👉 Search for your pet’s information and access the system through the website above.

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