Identification Microchips for Your Pet
It does not matter how much you love your pet; the unexpected can occur. Pets get lost. This is something that happens all the time. If your pet has a collar and identification tag, there is a good chance you will be reunited. However, what would happen if your indoor cat got out, the one that does not wear a collar? Or, what happens if your dog’s collar and tags fall off?
At this point, a microchip is your best chance of being reunited with your beloved pet. Chances are, your Sarasota veterinarian has spoken to you about identification microchips for your pets in the past, but you were not sure if they were a smart investment. If this is the case, keep reading. Here you can find some of the top benefits identification microchips provide.
A Unique ID for Your Pet
You can think of a microchip for your pet like the VIN on your car. These chips are radio-frequency identification implants. No power source is required, and the chip will not store any other type of information, nor does it provide global positioning or tracking.
The chip itself is very small, just slightly larger than a grain of rice. If a microchip scanner is passed over the site where the chip was inserted, it will send a number back. At this point, the vet or person scanning the animal can look up the number in a national database to find the owner. These microchips can also be beneficial if there is a dispute over pet ownership.
No Surgery Required
The microchips used for pets today do not have to be placed surgically. This procedure can be done in a normal exam room in just a few seconds. The microchip is so small that it will move through a needle that is designed for the placement of these devices.
Usually, the identification microchip will be injected beneath the extra skin behind an animal’s neck. The procedure is fast and essentially painless and can be completed immediately following a spaying or neutering procedure.
Veterinarian in Sarasota
At Bay Road Animal Hospital, we believe in the importance of identification microchips. For more information on identification microchips or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian, call our Bay Road and Osprey Location at (941) 366-2275 or our Honore and 17th location at (941) 378-1236.
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