Microchipping your pet is a simple solution to add a layer of protection in case your pet is lost.
With permanent identification always in place, having a microchip gives your pet the best chance of being identified and finding their way back home.
What is the implantation process
Implantation is a fast and non-invasive process. With the help of a needle, we implant the microchip under your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. It is about the size of a grain of rice.
How the microchip is detected
When a lost pet is recovered, veterinarians and shelters use a handheld scanner to detect a microchip. The scanner is run along the areas of your pet’s body where microchips are typically implanted. If a microchip is detected, the scanner will alert staff by beeping and display your pets’ unique identification number. The number/letter code allows us to search the pet recovery database. If your microchip information is up-to-date, the vet or shelter staff will attempt to make contact.
Does my pet still need to wear tags?
Even if your pet has a microchip, tags are an added type of pet ID that allows your pet to be identified. Just like with your contact information in the pet recovery database, it’s important to keep your current phone number on your pet’s tags. Contact information engraved on tags tends to wear away over time, so check them frequently to see if they’re still legible.