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.