Microchipping
Pet Microchipping at Advanced Veterinary Care - San Elijo
Microchipping is a simple and effective way to provide permanent identification for your furry friend, ensuring that they can be quickly reunited with you if they ever become lost or separated.
A microchip is a tiny, rice-sized device that contains a unique identification number. It is implanted under your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades, using a sterile needle. The microchip is encoded with your contact information, which can be read using a special scanner commonly found at veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and animal control facilities.
Why Microchipping Matters
Collars and tags can fall off, but microchips are a permanent way to protect your pet. Here’s why every pet parent should consider microchipping:
- Permanent Identification: Microchips are embedded safely under your pet’s skin and linked to your contact information.
- Quick Reunions: Animal shelters and veterinarians use microchip scanners to help lost pets find their way home.
- Lifespan Protection: Microchips last a lifetime, so your pet is always covered.
- Updating Your Contact Information: It’s essential to keep your contact information associated with your pet’s microchip up to date. If you move or change your phone number, be sure to notify the microchip registry to ensure that your pet can be reunited with you if they ever become lost.
Contact us today to schedule a microchipping appointment for your furry friend.