Microchipping

Thousands of pets go missing every year, and many never make it home. Collars and tags are important, but they can fall off or be removed. A microchip is a permanent identification that stays with your pet for life. At [HOSPITAL NAME], we provide pet microchipping in [CITY NAME]—a simple procedure that significantly increases your chances of getting your pet back if they’re ever lost.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Simply put, microchips work. A study by The Ohio State University found that dogs with microchips are almost 2.5 times more likely to be reunited with their owners than dogs without them. For cats, the difference is even more dramatic—microchipped cats are 21 times more likely to make it home.

How Microchipping Works

A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted just under your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. The procedure takes only a few seconds and can be done during a regular visit—no anesthesia needed.

Each microchip contains a unique identification number linked to your contact information in a national pet recovery database. When a lost pet is brought to a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, or animal control facility, they’re scanned for a microchip. If one is detected, your contact information can be retrieved, and you’ll be notified. 

Keep Your Information Current

A microchip is only useful if your contact information is up to date. If you move or change your phone number, make sure to update your microchip registration. It takes just a few minutes and could make the difference between getting your pet back or not.

What Pets Should Be Microchipped?

Every pet can benefit from a microchip—indoor pets, outdoor pets, young or old. Even cats that never go outside can slip out through an open door. Dogs can break away from leashes or escape from yards. A microchip gives them the best chance of getting home safely.

To schedule microchipping for your pet, call us at [PHONE NUMBER].