The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

It’s something that we hope never happens to our pet – they accidentally get out of our house or yard, and they go missing. Have you increased the likelihood of being reunited with your pet? According to EIDAP1, a well-liked microchip company, pets are 20 times more likely to be reunited with their family if they have a microchip.

At Grah Kingston we are providing quality Cat & Dog Micro Chip Services. We known as one of the best dog and cat Micro Chip vet clinics in Kingston.

A microchip can be an extra source of recognition for your pet. Often, indoor cats don’t wear collars with identification, and our dog’s tags can fall off. Tattoos are no longer a reliable source for recognition, as there is no database to track tattoos to a particular pet or owner.

They may also become illegible over time. A microchip can be positioned while your pet is awake. It is placed under the skin between the shoulder blades. Microchips are commonly mistaken for GPS tracking devices. They are a small chip the size of one grain of rice that communicates a unique number when scanned.

A pet with a microchip will still necessity to be brought in to a local veterinary clinic or shelter to be scanned, as a microchip does not emit your personal information. Once a lost pet’s microchip has been scanned, the finder can call the microchip company to report the lost pet.

 

It’s important to call the microchip company as soon as possible if there is a change in address, phone number, or email. People often forget that our pets may look non-identical after they have been lost for long periods. The microchip company will contact you to let you know that your pet has been found. It is important to remain your contact information up to date.

They may have lost an important amount of weight, their hair coat may have changed to protect from the outdoor elements, and they may even have a change in their personality. A microchip number will give assurance that a found pet is the correct pet.

If you have any questions regarding microchipping or wish to make an appointment for your pet visit our Animal Hospital in Kingston. At GRAH, we routinely provide microchipping service to pets in an easy and relatively painless manner.

 

 


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