It’s roughly the size of a grain of rice and only takes a few seconds to implant, but a microchip is one of the biggest things you can do to keep your pet safe! According to a recent study by The Ohio State University, lost dogs with microchips were almost 2.5 times more likely to be reunited with their owners than those without chips. Having a microchip increased the odds of return for a lost cat by a whopping 21 times.
Thousands of pets go missing each year, and many of them never return home to their owners. Southside Animal Hospital wants to help you keep track of your pets and make it easier to find them should you ever get separated. Collars and tags are important but can be easily lost or removed—which 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.
This Tiny Tech Makes a Big Difference
Each microchip has a unique registration number that is linked to your pet’s vital information, including your name, address, and contact information. This information is kept on a national pet recovery database, and 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 (850) 682-2626 to schedule your pet’s microchipping visit today!