Microchipping

Microchips are a tiny electronic chip encased in a glass cylinder that is about the size of a grain of rice. Typically implanted under the skin between the shoulder blades. When scanned the microchip emits a radio wave linked to a unique identification number. This ID number is registered in a database with your contact information, making a happy reunion more likely if your pet were to get lost!

    • The microchip is placed between your dog’s or cat’s shoulder blades under a veterinarian’s supervision. The microchip is passive, meaning it has no power source, and can only be ready by a microchip scanner. A microchip is not a GPS.

    • Identifying your pet with a microchip provides your pet with permanent ID that serves as the ultimate safety net to help reunite you with your pet if their collar tag breaks or falls off or is removed.

  • Depending on the size of your pet, we recommend implantation after a pet is at least 6 weeks old. Most often this is done while your pet is being spayed or neutered under anestesia

  • Similar to a vaccine, microchip implantation is quick and virtually painless.