Microchip Service: Why is it important to ensure my pet is microchipped?
It is mandatory to ensure that your pet can get microchip service because if your pet becomes lost, you are far more likely to be united if they are microchipped.
At Grah Kingston, we are
providing quality Cat & Dog Micro Chip Services. We
are known as one of the best dogs and cat Micro Chip vet clinics in Kingston.
What is a microchip? How does
it work?
A microchip is a permanent method
of electronic ID. The chip itself is very small about the size of a grain of rice
and is implanted intravenously (just under the skin) between the shoulder
blades at the back of your pet’s neck. Each chip has an inimitable number that
is perceived using a microchip scanner.
The microchip number is noted on
a microchip database with details about the pet and owner. Pet owners need
to confirm their contact details are recorded on the database against their
pet’s microchip number. Should your pet wander or become lost, vet clinics
in Kingston, animal shelters, and local councils can scan your pet for a
microchip and contact you via the database.
It is compulsory to keep your
contact details up to date on the database so that if you move house or change
your phone number you will still be contactable in the event of your pet
becoming lost. If a pet is shifted to a new owner the new owner must ensure
their contact details are noted on the database.
Who do I contact if I need to
change my contact details with my pet’s microchip database?
The easiest way to change your
contact details is to search for https://www.grahkingston.com/micro-chip-service
using your pet’s microchip number. Micro Chip Service will redirect you to the
database that lists your pet’s microchip number so that you may contact them
directly.
If you cannot find your pet’s
registry by searching on the grahkingston.com website please contact our vet clinics
in Kingston or microchip service implanter to find out which database your pet
is listed in.
Is microchipping my pet cat or
dog compulsory?
In most states and
territories microchipping is mandatory for cats and dogs Ideally your pet cat
or dog should be microchipped before you purchasing or adopting your pet. This
is the only way to effectively trace the source of the pet. However, if your
pet is not yet microchipped then we recommend that you make an appointment with
vet clinics in Kingston to have your pet microchipped.
Is microchipping painful?
Microchipping is done only in a
few seconds, safe and simple procedure, and causes little embarrassment. Some pets
may recoil or bark as the chip is rooted, but the pain is negligible and
short-lived and most animals will forget about it rapidly. Microchip service is
very imperative for re-united the lost pets with their owners. The benefits of
microchipping in terms of identifying a lost animal and reuniting them with
their owner far outweigh any minimal, temporary discomfort.
When should microchipping be
done?
If possible, your pet should be
microchipped before you purchasing or adopting your pet. This is the only way
to efficiently trace the origin of a pet. However, if your pet is not yet getting
microchipped service then we recommend that you make an appointment with vet clinics
in Kingston to have your pet microchipped.
Where can I microchip my pet?
Only authorized microchip
implanters are permitted to give microchip services. Vet clinics in Kingston
and animal welfare organizations can microchip pets.
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.
