Pet Microchipping
Keeping your pet healthy, safe, and secure is a priority for devoted pet parents. A simple yet effective pet care measure you shouldn’t overlook is microchipping. Our veterinarians at Willow Glen Pet Hospital microchip pets in San Jose to ensure their safety and provide peace of mind. Here are some key facts about pet microchipping you should know.
What Is Pet Microchipping?
Pet microchipping is a high-tech method of electronically identifying an animal and its owner. A veterinarian implants a tiny microchip under your pet’s skin, which contains a unique identification number.
The information held by the microchip includes:
• The pet’s name
• The name of the owner
• The owner’s contact information
Why Do People Get Their Pets Microchipped?
Pets can run away, get lost, be taken, or be separated from you during a natural disaster. If your pet is found and scanned, you can be contacted to bring your furry pal home. Pet microchips are not GPS devices and don’t track your pet’s location.
People choose to microchip their pets for several reasons:
• It’s a permanent form of identification that can’t be lost or removed
• Some cities and states require them
• It provides proof of ownership — helping in cases of disputes or theft
• Increases the chances of reuniting pets with their owner sooner
• It’s a responsible step in pet care, reflecting your commitment to your pet’s safety
How Is the Procedure Done?
When you take your pet to the animal clinic to get microchipped, we will scan him first to ensure he isn’t already chipped. The veterinarian will use a needle to place a tiny, rice-sized microchip under your pet’s skin. Microchipping isn’t a surgical operation — it’s a quick, painless procedure that requires no anesthesia. Make sure you enter your contact information into the microchip registration database and update it if you move or change your phone number.
What Happens When a Microchip Is Scanned?
When a lost pet is found, animal shelters and clinics scan it for a microchip. When scanned, the chip transmits a unique identification number, allowing them to quickly access your contact information from the database and reach out to you. Check the Chip Day was created to encourage pet parents to microchip their pets and have a veterinarian scan it yearly to ensure it’s functioning.
Have Your Pet Microchipped at Willow Glen Pet Hospital in San Jose, CA
Our team at Willow Glen Pet Hospital in San Jose provides a wide range of veterinary services to keep your pet safe and in the best possible health. If you haven’t had your pet microchipped, contact our friendly team at (669) 342-7472 to learn more and schedule an appointment.