Importance of Pet Microchipping

When you first adopt a pet, there are a few essential things that you need to do. First, you will need to get him the basic necessities such as food, dishes, and a bed. Next, you should take your pet to the veterinarian to have him checked out and so that he can get his first shots. Finally, you should have your pet microchipped.

What Is Microchipping

A microchip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted into your pet. The microchip contains a variety of information such as your name, your phone number and your address. When your pet is microchipped, your information will be uploaded to the national pet recovery database. There are a few benefits if microchipping that make it a necessity for your pet.

• Your Pet Won't Get Lost: The best reason to have your pet microchipped is that your pet won't get lost for long. If your pet wanders from home and someone finds him and takes him to a shelter, his chip can be read. This will let the employee know who he belongs to so that they can contact you to pick him up.
• Collars and ID Tags Fall Off: You cannot depend on your dog's ID tag if he runs off. If his collar gets caught on a branch or tree and it falls off, nobody will know where he lives if he runs off. If you have your pet microchipped, it will remain inside him for his entire life. Microchips are designed to work for up to 25 years.
• The Procedure is Painless: Microchipping won't hurt your pet. When it is implanted, your pet will get only a tiny jab. The pain is the same as when your pet gets a shot.
• The Procedure in Inexpensive: The average cost of microchipping is $50. Considering the peace of mind that you will have if your pet gets lost, it is more than worth the cost.

The most responsible thing that you can do for your pet is to have a microchip implanted. This is a service that we provide at Trinity Pet Hospital in Laguna Hills. Your pet will barely feel a thing when the microchip is placed, and you won't need to worry about your pet being lost forever.