Microchipping
A Safe, Simple Way to Help Reunite Lost Pets with Their Families
Losing a pet is every family’s worst fear. Collars and tags can fall off, but a microchip provides a permanent, reliable form of identification.
We recommend microchipping your pets as a safe, simple way to give your pet the best chance of being reunited with you if they are ever lost.
What is a Microchip?
A microchip is a tiny chip about the size of a grain of rice placed just under the skin, usually between your pet’s shoulder blades.
Each chip has a unique ID number that links to your contact information in a secure database. Should your pet be brought into a clinic or shelter, the teams are trained to scan for microchips immediately to help identify a pet’s family.
Benefits of a Microchip
Nationwide Recognition
Most veterinary hospitals and shelters can scan microchips.
Peace of Mind
Increases the chance of being reunited with your pet if they’re lost.
Permanent ID
Unlike collars or tags, it can’t be lost or removed.
Quick & Safe
Placement is fast, safe, and feels similar to a vaccination.
What to Expect When Getting Your Pet Microchipped
The microchip will be placed during a regularly scheduled appointment with us, or it can be timed to occur during another procedure.
The chip is placed quickly and safely under your pet’s skin, and we will then perform a quick scan to ensure it is working properly. You will be provided guidance on updating your pet’s registration information.
Give Your Pet a Permanent ID
Call us today at 252-753-2611 to have your pet microchipped, or to add it to an appointment you already have booked.