I don't understand why the change was even made. Is this new chip "better" in some way? It just makes no sense to make a change like that without a good reason. They did say this:

He says many clients whose animals are implanted with the new chip are delighted to learn that their animals are protected if they get lost while traveling in Europe, Canada, Japan and Australia.

Well give me a break!! How many people in the US travel in Europe, Japan or Australia with their pets? I can understand Canada because I'm sure the people who live near the border would appreciate that, but Europe, Japan and Australia? sheesh

Other than that, I didn't see any big benefits listed. Are they doing it because the manufacturer is giving it to them free and the others they have to buy?

It would just be interesting to know WHY the switch is being made.