My dog already has a collar and tags - why do they need a microchip?

It’s simple to remove the dog’s collar and tags and suddenly they’re an unknown dog that no one has any idea who he is anymore. But with the microchip, we can easily bring the dog in, and we know that just by being able to scan this chip that is permanently right between his shoulder blades, they have a permanent form of ID. So no matter if the dog slips their collar and tags or someone takes it off them, or if the tag info is out of date, we do know that that form of ID is always in him.

Collars and tags can be removed. We used to do a lot of tattoos, and even tattoos can be altered. So those aren't always a guarantee, but a microchip being under the skin is something people can't find and remove. That microchip will stay with your dog forever.

Collars and tags are useful, but they can be easily removed or lost if the pet backs out of their collar. This can happen on a walk if they get startled by a car or another animal outside. Having both a microchip and a collar with tags is a good idea to ensure the safe return of your pet if they are lost.

If your pet is out roaming and something happens, their collar could get pulled off or caught on something. In such cases, the information on the tags becomes useless. A microchip serves as a more permanent form of identification for your pet.

Collars and tags can sometimes get removed, especially if a dog is running around and gets caught on a fence or shrubs. Quick-release collars are designed not to strangle the animal, but this also means the dog's identification could end up not being on them anymore. Once that identification is lost, there's no way for anyone to know who the dog is or where they belong. Microchipping your dog provides a permanent form of identification. If you're interested in getting your dog microchipped, we at Blue Oasis would be more than happy to help.