Top 5 Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet 

I’m sure you recall the time your dog got out of the locked fence. The night that you walked around the neighborhood calling out his name. You put the message out on social media. Your heart was broken, worrying that your pet was ok and you would find them soon. In this case, the story had a happy ending. It didn’t take too long, and you did find your buddy, safe and sound in a loving neighbor’s home. 

Not all stories end this way. You are familiar with flyers up in local stores or online posts, weeks later, with no luck in finding their pooch. Don’t let this happen to you. Microchipping has become increasingly popular as more people have found their “best friend” in a pet. 

What Is Microchipping?

Microchipping is a safe, permanent form of pet identification. A veterinarian inserts a tiny microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, just beneath your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. 

What Are The Benefits Of Microchipping Your Pet?

• Increases the chances of being reunited with your pet if lost. Animal shelters routinely scan stray animals. This will allow a quick return to the owner. 
• Permanent identification. The microchip stays in your pet for the life of the pet. Collars can break, tags can fade, and GPS trackers require batteries. 
• Affordable and low maintenance. A one-time cost that typically ranges from modest to very affordable. No need to update the device. 
• Fast, simple, and safe procedure. The procedure itself takes only a few seconds and causes very minimal discomfort for your pet. 
• Peace of mind for pet owners. Knowing that if your pet goes astray, there is a permanent form of identification that can bring you back together again.

Important Registration.

A microchip is effective only if your contact information is registered and kept up to date. If you move or change phone numbers, be sure to update your pet’s microchip registry. 

Microchipping is a simple step that can make a difference if your pet gets lost. It doesn’t replace your tags or collars, but provides a reliable backup when those fail. For a pet owner’s peace of mind, microchipping can be the easiest and most responsible way to protect your “best friend.”

Everyone who works at Highland Pet Hospital has years of professional training and experience in caring for the medical and emotional needs of pets and their families. What sets us apart is our love of animals and their well-being, which drives us to create a veterinary practice where care and compassion are as critical as the latest medical technology. We feel a great sense of responsibility to provide the personalized and compassionate care that you and your pets need and deserve.

As animal owners and pet lovers ourselves, the pets we treat and the owners who show such a great sense of responsibility for their health and happiness become members of our families, too.