1. the process or practice of implanting a microchip (a small electronic device) under the skin of an animal, typically for identification purposes
Usage: commonly used in veterinary medicine and pet care

1. to implant a microchip under the skin of an animal for identification or tracking
Usage: present participle of 'microchip'

Examples

• Many veterinarians recommend microchipping dogs and cats as a way to reunite lost pets with their owners.
• The shelter is microchipping all adopted animals before they leave the facility.
• Microchipping has become a standard procedure in most animal hospitals.
• Pet owners appreciate microchipping because it provides a permanent form of identification.
• The microchip contains information that can be scanned by veterinary clinics and animal shelters.
• Microchipping is less invasive than traditional tattooing for pet identification.