Microchipping
Worried about your pets getting lost? There’s a simple way to help him get back home. Having pets microchipped makes it easy to identify and locate their owners. At Pet-Agrees Wellness Services, we provide dog and cat microchipping in Gordonsville, TN. Find out more about why this can be an important part of pet safety.
What Are Pet Microchips?
These are tiny implants placed just below your pet’s skin. These chips, known as RFID or radio frequency identification tags, link to your contact information in a national database when scanned.
How Dog and Cat Microchipping Works
These small implants are typically inserted between a pet’s shoulder blades. Once they’re in place, they’ll allow anyone that scans the chip to locate your contact information.
What happens if pets get lost?
● The person who finds them brings them to a vet
● The vet scans the chip to get the ID number
● The vet checks the registration database to access your contact info
● You’re contacted and reunited with your pet
Many animal shelters also have chip readers. So, if your pet ends up at a shelter, this also helps ensure that someone notifies you.
Just make sure to update your information if you move or change phone numbers. Otherwise, your pets might have outdated contact info in the database.
Is It Safe to Have My Pet Microchipped?
Yes! Cat and dog microchipping is very safe. The chip itself is about as big as a rice grain. We do use a needle to insert it but many pets only experience mild discomfort while having this chip placed under their skin.
You can have the chip inserted done during a pet exam or you might choose to have this done while your pet is spayed or neutered, since he or she will be under anesthesia for that procedure.
How Does a Microchip Benefit My Pets?
This simple process can help your pets in many ways, like the following:
● More secure than collars and ID tags that come loose
● Stores info with fewer privacy risks
● Provides an easy way to reach you if your pets are lost
Get Dog Microchipping, Cat Microchipping, Pet Safety, and a Pet Exam from a Veterinarian Near You at Our Pet Clinic Near You
If you are looking for a pet clinic near you, we’re available to help. Call (615) 683-6600 for an appointment with us at Pet-Agrees Wellness Services in Gordonsville, TN, to have your pets microchipped. We can also do a pet exam if needed. Pet safety is our top priority. Call us for dog microchipping, cat microchipping, pet safety, and a pet exam from a veterinarian near you at our pet clinic near you.