A microchip is a radio-frequency identification (RFID) transponder that stores a unique identification number and is roughly the size of a grain of rice. The microchip is implanted under the animal's skin. When scanned with a reader, the microchip transmits its ID number. This ID number can help you to find information about the animal and its owner if added to a database.

Flipper Zero allows you to read animal microchips thanks to its low-frequency RFID antenna. The Flipper Zero antenna was designed to operate at 125 kHz, while most animal microchips operate at 134.2 kHz. Support for reading 134.2 kHz microchips was implemented as an additional feature. To read microchip data, hold your Flipper Zero for three seconds over the microchip of the animal you want to identify. Otherwise, Flipper Zero won't detect the microchip. On this page, you will learn how to locate and read animal microchips as well as find information about the animal in online pet recovery services.

Reading animal microchips

Animal microchips can be located at different sites. In dogs and cats, one microchip is usually inserted below the skin at the back of the neck between the shoulder blades on the dorsal midline. Continental European pets get a microchip in the midway region of the left neck.