Microchipping
A microchip is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help ensure your pet can be identified and returned home if they ever become lost. Unlike collars and ID tags, which can become damaged or fall off, a microchip provides permanent identification that stays with your pet for life.
At Englehart Animal Hospital, microchipping is a quick, safe, and minimally invasive procedure. A tiny microchip, approximately the size of a grain of rice, is placed just beneath your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. The procedure is similar to receiving a routine vaccination and typically takes only a few seconds.
Once your pet is microchipped, the unique identification number is linked to your contact information in a secure national pet recovery database. If your pet is ever found and brought to a veterinary clinic or animal shelter, they can be scanned for a microchip, allowing staff to quickly identify your pet and contact you.
Why Microchip Your Pet?
- Permanent identification that won’t fall off or wear out
- Increases the chances of being reunited with a lost pet
- Quick, safe, and affordable procedure
- Provides peace of mind throughout your pet’s lifetime
- Can help verify ownership if your pet is lost or stolen
Keeping Your Information Current
A microchip is only effective if your contact information is up to date. If you move or change your phone number or email address, be sure to update your information with the microchip registry so you can always be reached.
Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy or kitten or have an older pet that has never been microchipped, our team is happy to help protect your companion with this simple, lifelong form of identification.
Contact Englehart Animal Hospital today to schedule a microchipping appointment or to have your pet scanned if you’ve found a lost animal.
