It’s roughly the size of a grain of rice and only takes a few seconds to implant. Pet microchipping is one of the biggest things you can do to keep your pet safe! A recent study found that dogs with microchips were almost 2.5 times more likely to be reunited with their owners than those without chips. Microchips increased the odds of a lost cat being returned by a whopping 21 times.
Thousands of pets go missing each year, and many of them never return home to their owners. Sage Creek Animal Hospital wants to help you make it easier to find your pets should you ever get separated. Collars and tags are important but can be easily lost or removed. This is why we recommend microchipping as a means of permanent identification.
A microchip is a safe, simple form of identification that can significantly increase the chance that your lost pet will come home to you. It’s about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted under your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. Implantation takes only a few minutes and can be completed during any visit to our clinic or as a part of a routine surgical procedure.
Pet Microchipping: Tiny Tech, Big Difference
Each microchip has a unique registration number that is linked to your pet’s vital information. This includes your name, address, and contact information. This information is kept on a national pet recovery database. Veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, and animal control facilities across the country are equipped with scanners that can detect microchips and read identification numbers.
When a stray pet is brought to one of these offices, they will be scanned for a microchip. If they have a chip, the owner’s contact information can be obtained, and a happy reunion becomes a reality!
Whether your pet is young or old, indoors or outdoors, getting them microchipped and keeping your contact information current is essential. Call us at (204) 255 – 1150 to schedule your pet’s microchipping visit today!