The local government of Pasig City partnered with the Veterinary Services Department (VSD) to launch a free microchipping service for all pet owners in the city as part of its new 'Pet Identification Project.' The new service utilizes i-chip technology, a small, non-invasive microchip that can be inserted into pets.
Once inserted, the innovative technology contains a registered identification of the pet as well as its owner. In addition, the chip will provide details regarding each pet's vaccination history and come equipped with a thermal heat feature, which will make it easier for vets to read a pet's condition using a thermal scanner.
Overall, the new initiative aims to leverage this innovative technology to help monitor and detect various illnesses in pets, such as rabies.
Pet Microchipping Services
Pasig City Introduces Free Microchipping Service for Pet Owners
Trend Themes
1. Pet Identification Technology - The development of new microchip technology allows for more non-invasive and efficient animal identification, presenting opportunities for veterinary clinics and animal shelters to adopt these new tools.
2. Pet Health Monitoring - As more technologies come to market that allow for health monitoring and disease detection in pets, there is a significant potential market for pet healthcare providers and pet owners alike to take advantage of these new capabilities.
3. Municipal Pet Welfare Programs - With the success of Pasig City's Pet Identification Project, other municipalities are likely to follow and implement new programs aimed at supporting pet owners and promoting animal welfare.
Industry Implications
1. Veterinary Services - The new i-chip technology presents an opportunity for veterinary clinics to offer new services to their clients, such as regular health monitoring and vaccination tracking.
2. Animal Shelters - Implementing new pet identification technology can help animal shelters manage and track their animals more efficiently, and may even reduce their euthanasia rates.
3. Smart Pet Gadgets - With i-chip technology already being developed, there is potential for the creation of new smart pet gadgets such as health monitors and feeding systems, giving pet owners a new level of control and awareness over their pets' wellbeing.