3B:Animal Identification Methods

Question 1

What a “rabies tag” is

Answer 1

Tag w tag number and identify the veterinary clinic or agency that administers the raises vaccination

Question 2

Are rabies tags valid proof of vaccination

Why or why not

Answer 2

No. They do not have identifying info about the animal, therefore one tag could be transferred from one animal to another

Question 3

Only valid proof of rabies vaccination:

Answer 3

Current, valid rabies certificate signed by a veterinarian.

This is obtained by calling clinic identified on rabies tag

Question 4

Tattoos are usually used to show that

Answer 4

The animals have been altered (sprayed or neutered)

Question 5

Ear tipping

Answer 5

Distal 1/4 in of right ear cut off to show that cat has been altered
Usually feral cats so they can be seen without handling

Question 6

Benefits of micro chipping

Answer 6

Can be done without anesthesia

Number can be read without restraining or shaving animal

Question 7

Drawbacks of micro chipping

Answer 7

Expensive compared to tattooing 
Scanner problems (don’t have, not compatible) 
Owners frequently do not notify manufacturer of change in ownership

Question 8

Micro chipping procedure

Answer 8

Scanner used to confirm #
Chip is injected subcutaneously between should blades using a large-bore needle
Scanned again
Registration paperwork completed and sent to manufacturer

Question 9

Procedure for HomeAgain microchipping

Answer 9

Put together mechanism 
Remove needle cap 
Insert needle subcutaneously 
Slide white tab forward, remove needle
Use scanner to read and confirm # 
Complete and submit paperwork

Question 10

Scanning for a homeagain microchip

Answer 10

Push button once, in 2-3 sec will display “ready”
Push down and hold, will display “working”
Scan in circular motions, touching animal w scanner