What is Microchipping?

Microchipping is a quick and minimally invasive procedure that involves inserting a tiny microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, just under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. Each microchip carries a unique identification number that is registered with a national pet recovery database.

How Does It Work?

If your pet goes missing and is found, a veterinarian or animal shelter can scan the microchip to retrieve the unique ID number. This number is then used to access the pet recovery database, where your contact information is stored. This ensures that you can be quickly and easily contacted, facilitating a faster reunion with your pet.

Benefits of Microchipping:

• Permanent Identification: Unlike collars and tags that can fall off or be removed, a microchip provides a permanent form of identification that lasts your pet’s lifetime.

• Quick and Painless: The microchipping procedure is quick and similar to a routine vaccination, causing minimal discomfort to your pet.

• Increased Reunion Chances: Pets with microchips are significantly more likely to be reunited with their owners if they get lost. According to studies, microchipped dogs are over twice as likely, and cats are 20 times more likely, to return home.

• Universal Recognition: Microchips can be read by scanners at most veterinary clinics and animal shelters, both locally and internationally, making it an essential tool for pet recovery.

Our Microchipping Process:

1. Consultation: We start with a consultation to explain the microchipping process and address any questions or concerns you might have.

2. Implantation: The microchip is quickly and safely implanted by our experienced veterinary team.

3. Registration: We assist you in registering your pet’s microchip with the national pet recovery database, ensuring all your contact information is up to date.

4. Follow-Up: We provide guidance on what to do if your pet goes missing and how to keep your contact information current in the database.