Microchipping Your Pet

Caring for dogs or cats is not an easy task. Pets may run through a door or get out through a window before getting lost. Our veterinarian recommends microchipping to limit the risks to your pet's well-being. The key is recognizing the benefits of a microchip and determining when it applies to your family situation.

What is a Microchip?

A microchip is a small chip closed in by glass that fits under your pet's skin. The chip does not have a battery, so you will not need to replace the chip in the future. It activates when our veterinarian runs a scanner over the area.

Identifying Your Pet

A key reason we recommend microchipping your dogs and cats is the information we keep on the chip. After scanning the chip, we know who the owner of an animal is and can contact you when your pet is lost.

Pulling Up Pet Information

By pulling up identification details via a microchip, we can link the information to your pet's medical data. That allows us to avoid mistakes when we find your pet and ensure your pet's safety. You want to make sure you keep the information in the database up-to-date, so inform our veterinarian if anything changes with your pet's health or with your address and identification.

Keeping Your Dog or Cat Safe

Microchipping keeps your dog or cat safe when they get out of the house and end up lost. It helps professionals reconnect pets with their owners by identifying your pet and giving your home address. Since the chip is under your pet's skin, it will not be lost when he or she wanders off. 

Contact Our Local Veterinarian to Get Your Pet Microchipped Today

The goal of a microchip is your pet's safety. It helps your pet stay healthy by allowing us to link medical data in our records and a database. It also ensures that you do not need to worry about your pet getting lost. To learn more about microchips or to set up an appointment, call 949-768-1314 today.