Pet Microchipping

What is Microchipping?

Microchipping is a standard procedure that implants a tiny chip, no bigger than a grain of rice, just beneath your pet's skin, usually between the shoulder blades. This chip contains a unique identification number that appears when scanned by a vet or animal shelter.

Why Microchip Your Pet?

Permanent ID: Collars and tags can fall off or become illegible; microchips stay with your pet for life.
Recovery Tool: Significantly increases the likelihood that a lost pet will be returned to its owner.
Peace of Mind: Knowing your pet can be identified quickly and easily can relieve a lot of stress if they ever get lost.

How Does Microchipping Work?

Insertion: A veterinarian inserts the microchip under your pet’s skin with a syringe, similar to a routine shot.
Registration: You register the chip’s number in a national pet recovery database with your contact information.
Scanning: If your pet is lost, veterinarians or shelters can use a microchip scanner to retrieve the chip's ID number.
Reunification: They use this number to access your contact details from the database and reunite you with your pet.

The Microchipping Procedure at Pet Medical Center

Our experienced veterinary team performs the microchipping procedure using the latest technology to ensure it is quick and minimally invasive. The entire process takes only a few minutes.

FAQs

Is microchipping painful for pets?

Microchipping is no more painful than a typical injection. Pets do not usually react any more than they would to a vaccination.

How much does it cost to microchip a pet?

The cost of microchipping is very affordable. Please contact us for current pricing.

Can a microchip track my pet’s location?

No, microchips do not work as GPS devices. They provide a unique ID number that can be used to retrieve your contact information when scanned at a veterinary clinic or animal shelter.