May is Chip Your Pet Month, and it's a wonderful time to familiarize yourself with the importance and benefits of having your furry friend microchipped. The thought of losing a beloved pet is a frightening one, but animals are lost and stolen every day. The American Humane Society estimates that roughly one in three pets will disappear during their life. Of them, only a very small percentage ever be reunited with their owners.
While there are a lot of things that can be done to keep your pet from being stolen or getting lost, having your furry friend microchipped is one of the best ways to boost your odds of seeing them again if a disaster ever strikes. At Animal Cove Pet Hospital, our compassionate vets perform microchipping in Foster City to help you protect your pet. Keep reading to learn more.
Microchipping is a quick and easy process that results in only minor discomfort. Many animals don’t even feel the procedure. The microchip is most often implanted between the animal's shoulder blades. A syringe is used to insert the chip, eliminating the need for anesthesia. It takes just a few moments, and it’s over before many patients even realize anything is happening.
The microchips we use are completely safe. And contrary to common misconceptions, they don’t provide GPS tracking or store your personal information. Every microchip has a unique ID number that is linked to an account containing your contact info. A member of our staff will help you set this up during your pet’s appointment. Keeping this info current when you move to a new home or change phone numbers is crucial and can be done online in seconds.
Though microchipping doesn't provide a 100-percent guarantee that your pet will be reunited with you if they are ever lost or stolen, it does dramatically increase the odds of seeing them again. If your dog or cat is brought into a veterinary clinic, shelter, or shelter, a handheld scanner will be used in an attempt to locate a chip. If a chip is detected, its identification number will be displayed on the screen. This number will then be used to access your personal info online. As long as the information stored in your account is accurate, someone will get in touch with you to help you reunite with your dog or cat.
Having your four-legged friend chipped is a responsible choice, and the simple procedure could save their life. Microchipping a pet is a personal choice, however, at Animal Cove Pet Hospital, we believe that microchipping in Foster City and the surrounding areas is important for all of our patients. To request additional information or schedule your pet's appointment, please call us now.
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