In today’s digital age, modern technology offers pet owners a valuable tool to keep their furry companions safe and secure at all times: microchipping. This safe and effective method of identification ensures that your pet always has a form of identification, providing peace of mind for pet owners everywhere.
How Microchipping Works
Microchipping is a simple procedure typically performed by your veterinarian. Using a specialized syringe, the veterinarian implants a tiny microchip under your pet’s skin, usually around the shoulder area. These microchips, which are about the size of a grain of rice, contain a unique serial number encoded with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.
Ensuring Identification and Reunification
Once implanted, the microchip emits its unique serial number when scanned by a compatible reader. This number is then used to identify your pet and retrieve your contact information from the microchip’s manufacturer’s registry. In the event that your pet goes missing, animal control or a veterinarian can scan the microchip to obtain the serial number and initiate the process of reuniting your pet with your family.
Universal Scanners for Peace of Mind
While there are various manufacturers and radio frequencies used for microchips, veterinarians and shelters are equipped with universal scanners capable of reading all microchip types. This ensures that regardless of where your pet is found, their microchip can be scanned, and their identification information accessed promptly.
Registering Your Pet’s Microchip
After your pet’s microchip is implanted, it is crucial to register your contact information with the microchip manufacturer’s registry. This ensures that your pet’s identification information is up to date and readily accessible in the event of an emergency or if your pet goes missing.
Reuniting Families
In the unfortunate event that your pet becomes lost, a simple call to the microchip registry can help facilitate their safe return home. Microchipping provides an invaluable lifeline for reuniting families with their beloved pets, offering reassurance and security for pet owners everywhere.
At Fantasia Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic, we believe in the importance of microchipping as a vital tool for pet safety. Contact us today to schedule a microchipping appointment for your furry friend and ensure their security and well-being for years to come.