Comments on: Is microchip and gps for your dog the same thing and do they really work? http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:56:36 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lauren http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-2806 Lauren Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:55:21 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/#comment-2806 the only thing will micro chips are, you need a scanner to read them. If a person finds your dog and doesnt bring it to a shelter or veterinarian's, then you probably wont find your dog. If they make GPS for dogs, i would use that because it doesnt need a scanner. the only thing will micro chips are, you need a scanner to read them. If a person finds your dog and doesnt bring it to a shelter or veterinarian’s, then you probably wont find your dog. If they make GPS for dogs, i would use that because it doesnt need a scanner.

]]> By: Luvsdard http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-2805 Luvsdard Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:55:02 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/#comment-2805 I couldn't explain it better than Oregano1. I couldn’t explain it better than Oregano1.

]]> By: oregano13 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-2804 oregano13 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:53:25 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/#comment-2804 No, they are not the same thing. A Microchip is a small device (the size of a grain of rice) implanted under the skin, usually by your vet. It contains a unique number that identifies your dog and is registered with a company. If your dog is found, shelters and vets scan for a microchip, and contact the microchip company so you can be reunited. It can also serve as proof of ownership should your dog be stolen and located. Cost is usually around $40-$60 for the chip and implantation. A GPS is a unit mounted on a collar (large-ish box) that transmits your dog's location so you can track the dog. However, they require that you make sure batteries are charged, plus if someone stole your dog, they can just take the collar off. They are basically only useful for a stray dog if you've made sure the batteries are charged and in no other circumstances. They are also expensive. No, they are not the same thing. A Microchip is a small device (the size of a grain of rice) implanted under the skin, usually by your vet. It contains a unique number that identifies your dog and is registered with a company. If your dog is found, shelters and vets scan for a microchip, and contact the microchip company so you can be reunited. It can also serve as proof of ownership should your dog be stolen and located. Cost is usually around $40-$60 for the chip and implantation.

A GPS is a unit mounted on a collar (large-ish box) that transmits your dog’s location so you can track the dog. However, they require that you make sure batteries are charged, plus if someone stole your dog, they can just take the collar off. They are basically only useful for a stray dog if you’ve made sure the batteries are charged and in no other circumstances. They are also expensive.

]]> By: azura153 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-2803 azura153 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:16:45 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/#comment-2803 i have my chi-poos microchipped. it works. i never heard of gps for dogs. wow i have my chi-poos microchipped. it works. i never heard of gps for dogs. wow

]]> By: Naomo http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-2802 Naomo Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:38:25 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/#comment-2802 no Microchip-If you lose your dog someone will find it and take it to the shelter to see if there is microchip and will scan it and you have your own code/number so you know GPS- Find where your dog is located no

Microchip-If you lose your dog someone will find it and take it to the shelter to see if there is microchip and will scan it and you have your own code/number so you know

GPS- Find where your dog is located

]]> By: claygal http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-2801 claygal Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:29:54 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/is-microchip-and-gps-for-your-dog-the-same-thing-and-do-they-really-work/#comment-2801 No they are not. A chip is for locating you ,the dog owner, in case your pet has gone missing. The local shelters have scanners, that information is sent to the manufactor of the chip who has your contact numbers. A GPS is something else . It would give the location of your dog. No they are not. A chip is for locating you ,the dog owner, in case your pet has gone missing. The local shelters have scanners, that information is sent to the manufactor of the chip who has your contact numbers. A GPS is something else . It would give the location of your dog.

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