The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet: Keeping Them Safe and Secure

The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet: Keeping Them Safe and Secure

If you're wondering why microchipping your pet is so important, read on. You may be surprised to find out just how many benefits there are to this simple procedure.

Your Pet Is More Likely To Be Returned To You

You can rest assured that your pet will be returned to you, even if they are lost. Microchipping is a permanent form of identification that cannot be removed or altered in any way. The chip has a unique number that can be used to identify your pet, which makes it easy for anyone who finds them to contact the owner.

If your dog or cat goes missing, there are many options available for finding them: shelters often have scanners on hand so they can scan any stray animals; some people have their own scanners at home and may use these if they find an animal wandering around outside; others may call local veterinarians who may have access as well (although this isn't always guaranteed).

The Identification Is Permanent

The microchip is permanent. It can't fall out, and it can't be removed surgically. The body's immune system doesn't recognize the chip as foreign and try to remove it, so there's no risk of an infection or other health problems associated with having a foreign object in your pet's body. And if your dog or cat ever gets lost, there's no need for you to worry about someone being able to remove their microchip by hand: they simply won't be able to do so!

Microchipping Is Painless And Inexpensive

Microchipping is a simple, quick and painless procedure. It's also very affordable, with most microchips costing less than $20. The procedure takes just seconds to complete and involves having your pet sedated while an implantator inserts the microchip under their skin.

The chip itself is about the size of a grain of rice and can easily be removed if you change your mind or move overseas without taking your pet with you (although this shouldn't happen!)

It Is Easy To Update Your Personal Information And Keep It Safe

  • You can update your information online.
  • You can update your information by phone.
  • You can update your information by mail, or you can visit a veterinarian's office and they will be able to help you with updating your pet's microchip information.

Your Microchip Can Act As Proof Of Ownership

If your pet is ever stolen, the microchip can be used to prove ownership. The microchip will contain information about you and your pet, which makes it easy for authorities to verify that you are indeed the owner of this animal. This can help with getting your pet back quickly and without any hassle on your part!

If there are any questions about who owns what animals in case of disputes between two parties, having a microchip implanted into each animal allows for quick verification using scanners at various shelters or veterinary clinics.

If you're not sure about microchipping your pet, it's time to consider the reasons why you should.

Microchipping is not currently mandatory in the United States, but it is highly recommended by veterinarians. It's also a permanent way to identify your pet and can be done at any age or weight. A microchip is similar in size and shape to a grain of rice and inserted under the skin between their shoulder blades using a needleless injection gun that uses CO2 pressure instead of needles or syringes. The procedure takes less than 30 seconds and causes no pain or discomfort for your animal companion because there are no punctures made into their body with this method of identification -- only tiny pinpricks made by inserting the chip itself into its designated spot under their skin where it remains permanently embedded until removed by an authorized veterinarian or other trained professional who has been given permission by both owner(s) (or legal guardian) before removing any such device from an animal's body cavity during surgery procedures performed within a clinical setting (i..e: hospitals).

In the end, microchipping your pet is a small investment that can lead to big benefits. The identification is permanent and easy to update, so there's no reason not to have one if you have a pet. If you're not sure about microchipping your pet, it's time to consider the reasons why you should!

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