Importance of Pet Microchipping

At Arrow Animal Hospital, we offer an array of veterinary services for your pet in the Los Lunas area. Pet microchipping has become a popular option to help reunite with a pet if it gets lost. Let’s learn how this simple procedure can benefit pet owners and pets alike.

What Is Pet Microchipping?

A microchip is a small device that is about the size of a grain of rice. It is inserted via a special syringe underneath your pet's skin, usually around the shoulder region. If your pet gets lost, it can be scanned to provide information about your pet. Nearly any animal shelter or veterinarian has access to scanners. Although it is not a location device like a GPS, it contains a special account number that has been entered into a national database. The database will contain your name, phone number, and name of your pet.

The Benefits of Microchipping

There are several advantages to having your pet microchipped:

  • Permanent identification of your pet: A microchip only needs to be implanted once in your pet's life. It can prove to be much more effective than an I.D. collar that could easily fall off.
  • Better chances to be reunited: Pets who have been microchipped are more likely to be returned to their original owners. Pets who haven't had this simple procedure often end up alone in a shelter and many get euthanized.
  • You have proof that you own your pet: In custody cases, it's imperative to have iron-clad proof of ownership. A microchip can do that for you.

Microchipping is Painless

Implanting a microchip only takes a few moments and your pet isn't required to be under anesthesia. However, if it is already undergoing a surgical procedure such as a spay or neuter procedure, a microchipping could be done at that time. The majority of pets will have no problems getting it done, since microchipping works much like getting a routine vaccination.

Contact Arrow Animal Hospital in Los Lunas, NM

Our veterinarians in Los Lunas provide a wide range of quality veterinary services, including pet microchipping. If you have any questions regarding microchipping or would like to schedule an appointment at Arrow Animal Hospital, call our team today at (505) 865-182 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.

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