Article: If the dog is wearing a collar take a look to see if it has a specific tag that says the dog is microchipped. Microchips are made by different manufacturers, and these companies usually issue a metal tags to place on the dog's collar to alert interested parties that the dog is chipped. The tag is supplied in part to let anyone that finds a dog know that it is chipped in order to scan them but it is also a visual deterrent to potential thieves thinking of stealing the dog, since the dog has permanent ID as belonging to someone else. If the dog does not have an official ID tag on their collar, look for a bespoke collar tag bearing wording such as "I am microchipped" or "microchipped." Know that this is not the same as a tag engraved with the dog's name and phone number. The purpose of this tag is purely to alert the finder that the dog is chipped and should be scanned. This type of tag usually does not carry personal details. If the dog has lost their collar or there is no tag on the collar, try gently feeling for the presence of the microchip. The microchip is encased in a perspex coat that is the size and shape of a grain of rice. Microchips are injected under the skin in the loose skin of the neck at the centerline between the shoulder blades. Therefore this is the ideal place to start feeling. Run your fingertips over the skin between the shoulder blades and neck. Apply gentle pressure to see if you can detect a firm rice-grain sized object just under the skin. Microchips do bed in, which means they can migrate slightly from the original implant site. To reduce the chance of missing a microchip, work in a methodical manner working up and down between shoulder and head and then left to right working side to side from the shoulders up the neck until every inch is covered. This is not a foolproof method. If you can't feel a chip it does not mean the dog is definitely not chipped because the chip may be present but have shifted location or is embedded too deeply to feel. Even if the dog doesn't have a tag that says it has a chip and you don't feel one, it's best to scan the dog to find out. It is worth scanning for a microchip if you are trying to get the contact details of a lost dog's owner. Microchips show up on x-ray. While this is not routinely used as a method to check if a chip is present, in cases where a chip was implanted and has stopped working, taking a radiograph of the dog is a quick and easy way to check the chip is still in place but not working.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Look for a tag on the dog's collar. Feel for the microchip. Get a definitive answer by getting the dog scanned. X-ray the dog.
Article: Invite over your family or close friends, and celebrate your birthday with a barbecue. You can grill up hot dogs, burgers, or steaks, and serve side dishes and dessert. Play some backyard games, like cornhole. Gather around your dining room table and break out your family favorite games! Spend time together playing games as a fun way to celebrate your birthday. Make sure your games are age-appropriate for all players. You can go with games like Scrabble, Jenga, and Cards Against Humanity, for some ideas. Another idea includes hosting a casino night and play Poker. Grab some blankets and pillows, make some popcorn, and gather in your living room for a movie night. Select your favorite, a new release, or a go-to family flick. Call up your gal pals for a Girl's Night or invite over your dudes for a Guy's Night. Instead of hosting a formal party, gather a few close friends to celebrate at home. You can do manicures and pedicures at home, watch romantic comedies, and flip through some magazines. Or, you can watch sports, order pizza, and drink a few beers. Karaoke is a way to bring together a few guests and have some fun. Turn on your karaoke machine and get singing!
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Throw a picnic in your backyard. Have a game night with a few close loved ones. Host a movie night at your house. Throw a sleepover with a few close friends. Have a karaoke night at your place.