Pet Microchipping
We want to
ensure that your lost pet returns home.
How Pet Microchips Work
A pet microchip is a small electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder about the size of a grain of rice. This microchip will be inserted just under the skin at the scruff of the neck with a needle. The process of getting a pet microchipped is easy when performed by a qualified and experienced veterinarian, like those at Everett Veterinary Hospital. There’s no downtime after a microchipping procedure. We can even insert the microchip for puppies and kittens during a spay and neuter surgery for a completely pain-free process if you’d prefer.
When a lost pet is found, most veterinarians and animal shelters can easily scan them for a microchip. This chip has a unique number that’s stored in a database along with the owner’s contact information. It is crucial to update your contact information in the pet microchip registry if you move or change phone numbers to ensure the microchip remains a reliable link between you and your pet. This updated information is especially useful for when you’re moving, and a normally well-behaved pet goes missing in the shuffle.
How Pet Microchips Work
A pet microchip is a small electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder about the size of a grain of rice. This microchip will be inserted just under the skin at the scruff of the neck with a needle. The process of getting a pet microchipped is easy when performed by a qualified and experienced veterinarian, like those at Everett Veterinary Hospital. There’s no downtime after a microchipping procedure. We can even insert the microchip for puppies and kittens during a spay and neuter surgery for a completely pain-free process if you’d prefer.
When a lost pet is found, most veterinarians and animal shelters can easily scan them for a microchip. This chip has a unique number that’s stored in a database along with the owner’s contact information. It is crucial to update your contact information in the pet microchip registry if you move or change phone numbers to ensure the microchip remains a reliable link between you and your pet. This updated information is especially useful for when you’re moving, and a normally well-behaved pet goes missing in the shuffle.
Is Microchipping Your Cat or Dog Necessary?
Microchipping is a reliable and permanent method of securing your pet’s identification and increasing their chances of being returned to you if lost. Pets are many times more likely to be reunited with their owners if they have a microchip as opposed to relying entirely on a collar with ID tags or lost animal signs. Collars are often lost on fences when a dog digs under or jumps over or on branches as a cat climbs trees. Pet microchips are implanted securely under the skin and will not wear off or need replacement. We strongly encourage pet owners to get their animals microchipped for this reason.
