Pet microchipping is a safe and reliable way to provide permanent identification for your pet. At Bowdon Animal Hospital, we offer microchipping as part of our wellness care services to help keep pets safe and ensure they can be quickly reunited with their families if they ever get lost.
Microchipping is a straightforward procedure that involves placing a small, biocompatible chip under your pet’s skin. This chip can be scanned at any veterinary office or animal shelter to retrieve your contact information and help bring your pet back home.
Every year, millions of pets go missing, and the chances of finding a lost pet can be slim without proper identification. Collars and tags can be helpful but could be more foolproof, as they can break, fall off, or become difficult to read over time. Microchipping provides a permanent form of identification that stays with your pet.
If your pet gets lost and is brought to a vet clinic or animal shelter, staff can use a handheld microchip scanner to access your contact information. This makes it much easier for them to reach you and arrange a reunion. According to recent studies, microchipped pets are significantly more likely to be returned to their families compared to pets without microchips.
How Does Pet Microchipping Work?
The microchip, which is about the size of a grain of rice, is injected just beneath the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades using a sterile needle. The process is quick and causes minimal discomfort—similar to receiving a routine vaccination. Once in place, the microchip will remain in position for the rest of your pet’s life. It contains a unique identification number that is registered with your contact details in a national pet recovery database.
At Bowdon Animal Hospital, we utilize Home Again Microchips, which offer an added benefit: the ability to retrieve your pet’s temperature directly from the microchip. This feature allows for more comfortable and less invasive temperature checks during future veterinary visits, enhancing your pet’s experience.
It’s important to keep your pet’s microchip information current. If you move or change your phone number, notify your microchip company to update your contact information in their database. This ensures that, if your pet is ever lost and found, the rescuer can reach you without delay.
Benefits of Microchipping
Permanent Identification
Unlike collars or tags, a microchip cannot be removed or damaged, providing lifetime identification for your pet.
Increased Chances of Reunification
Microchipped pets have a significantly higher likelihood of being returned to their owners compared to pets without microchips.
Simple and Painless
The procedure is quick and only causes minimal discomfort for your pet.
Peace of Mind
Knowing that your pet is microchipped can offer peace of mind, especially when you’re away from home.
When Should You Microchip Your Pet?
Pets of any age can be microchipped, but it’s best to consider doing so when they are young. Many owners choose to have their pets microchipped during spaying or neutering procedures, but it can be done during any routine visit to our hospital. It’s also a good idea to microchip your pet if you plan to travel, as it adds an extra layer of security in unfamiliar environments.
Pet Microchipping Services at Bowdon Animal Hospital
Our experienced veterinary team is here to guide you through the microchipping process and answer any questions you may have. We provide pet microchipping for both dogs and cats as part of our commitment to keeping pets in Bowdon, GA, safe and secure.
Key benefits of microchipping at Bowdon Animal Hospital include:
Expertise in safe and comfortable microchip implantation
Registration assistance with a reliable pet recovery database
Guidance on maintaining up-to-date microchip information
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