The microchip is very small and is placed beneath the skin using a needle. It contains a unique identification number and has no battery or internal power source.

When a lost pet is found, an animal shelter, veterinary hospital, or other organization can scan the pet for a microchip. The identification number is then used to locate the owner’s contact information through the appropriate microchip registry.

Microchipping is especially valuable because collars and identification tags can be lost or removed. For the best protection, we recommend using both a microchip and a visible identification tag whenever possible.

Registration Is Essential

A microchip can only help reunite you with your pet if the registry has your current contact information. Be sure to update your telephone number, address, and email whenever they change.

We currently use HomeAgain microchips. You can learn more about registration and pet-recovery services directly from HomeAgain:

HomeAgain Pet Recovery

We can implant a microchip during a routine visit or while your pet is already under anesthesia for another procedure.

If you are unsure whether your pet has a microchip, we can scan for one during your visit.

Over the years, we have seen many lost pets reunited with their families because they were microchipped. Those reunions are a good reminder that permanent identification can make an enormous difference when a pet goes missing.