a small electronic device (the size of a piece of rice) placed under the skin (usually the neck) of an animal; used for identifying an animal; these chips are required by Japan for all dogs and cats entering Japan from another country

something that is close to the correct amount

a blood test used to determine whether an animal is still protected from a disease; this helps to avoid doing unnecessary vaccines

the armed services; US: Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy; Japan: Japan Self-Defense Forces (自衛隊 Jieitai?), or JSDF, occasionally referred to as JSF or SDF

an object used for safely holding an animal; plastic box or cage

an official health document from a veterinarian that states an animal’s identity, is free of disease, and does not have any significant physical problems

an official document from a veterinarian stating that an animal is in good health, free of disease, and has authorized vaccinations

when an official says something is ok or is not ok to do something

to solve a math problem

a hospital for animals

to mark with an official seal; which says something has been approved

an official document from a veterinarian stating that an animal is used to temperatures below 45°F (7.2°C).

an object used for holding something to be shipped