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Microchipping Your Pet in Roseville, CA
What is Microchipping?
Microchipping involves implanting a small chip, about the size of a grain of rice, under your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. Each chip contains a unique identification number that is registered in a national pet recovery database. This number can be read by a scanner commonly found at veterinary offices and animal shelters.
The Benefits of Microchipping
- Permanent Identification: Unlike collars and tags, which can fall off or be removed, a microchip is a more permanent form of identification that will last the lifetime of your pet.
- Quick Recovery: If your pet is lost, a microchip increases the chances that they will be found and returned to you. Most veterinary clinics and animal shelters can scan a found animal, access the owner’s contact information, and quickly facilitate a reunion.
- Simple and Safe: The microchipping process is quick and safe, similar to a routine vaccination. It causes minimal discomfort and can be performed during a regular vet visit.
The Microchipping Procedure
The procedure for microchipping is straightforward:
- A needle is used to implant the microchip beneath the skin of your pet. The process is fast and generally painless.
- After implantation, the chip must be registered with your contact information in the national database.
- We also recommend that you check and update your contact information in the microchip registry whenever you change your phone number or address.
Importance of Updating Your Information
It is essential to ensure that your contact information is up-to-date in the microchip registry. A microchip is only as effective as the information linked to it, and outdated information can hinder the process of reuniting you with your pet.
At Atlantic Street Pet Hospital, we are committed to providing comprehensive pet care and safety solutions like microchipping. We are here to answer any questions you may have about microchipping and to assist you in safeguarding your beloved pet.