Pet Microchipping
Pet Microchipping
What is Pet Microchipping?
Microchipping involves inserting a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. This microchip carries a unique identification number that is linked to your contact information.
How Microchipping Works
The microchipping procedure is quick and minimally invasive. Using a needle similar to those used for vaccinations, the microchip is placed under your pet’s skin. Each chip has a unique ID number registered in a national pet recovery database. Veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and animal control agencies can scan these chips to access the owner’s contact information, facilitating the reunion of lost pets with their families.
- Quick and Safe: The process takes only a few minutes and is comparable to a routine vaccination.
- Minimal Discomfort: Pets experience minimal discomfort during the implantation.
- Lifetime Protection: Once implanted, the microchip provides permanent identification for your pet’s entire life.
Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet
- Permanent ID: Unlike collars and tags, microchips are a permanent form of identification.
- Higher Recovery Rate: Pets with microchips have a significantly higher chance of being reunited with their owners.
- Quick and Painless: The procedure is swift and causes minimal discomfort.
- Nationwide Coverage: Your contact information is stored in a national database, accessible by veterinary clinics and shelters across the country.
Why Microchip Your Pet?
Collars and tags can be lost or damaged. A microchip ensures that your pet can always be identified and that your contact information is accessible. This is crucial for both indoor and outdoor pets who might escape and become lost.
Ideal Timing for Microchipping
Microchipping is appropriate for pets of all ages:
- Puppies and Kittens: Early microchipping during routine veterinary care provides lifelong protection from the start.
- Adult Pets: It’s never too late to microchip your pet. The procedure is safe and ensures permanent identification.
After the Microchipping Procedure
Once your pet is microchipped, you will receive a registration form. It’s essential to complete this form and register your pet’s microchip in the national database to ensure your contact information is available if your pet is found.
Keeping Your Information Up-to-Date
Ensure your contact information in the database is current by updating it whenever you move or change phone numbers. This maximizes the likelihood of a successful reunion with your lost pet.
Schedule Your Pet’s Microchipping Today
Provide your pet with permanent identification and peace of mind. Contact us to schedule a microchipping appointment. Our experienced team is here to help keep your pets safe and ensure they can always find their way back home.
Veterinary Services
Below are all of the veterinary services we offer at Acadiana West Animal Clinic. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us.
