Importance of Pet Microchipping

May is Chip Your Pet Month. At Cherry Creek Veterinary Hospital, we’re highlighting the crucial role of pet microchipping in ensuring the safety and security of our four-legged friends. 

As pet lovers and caretakers, we understand the importance of keeping our pets safe, and this month, we’re focusing on how pet microchipping can provide peace of mind to pet owners throughout our community.

The Importance of Pet Microchipping

Pet microchipping is a simple, safe, and effective way to enhance pet safety. And it ensures that lost pets make their way back home. 

These are some of the benefits of microchipping your pet: 

• Quick Recovery: Microchipping significantly increases the chances of recovering a lost pet. Statistics show that microchipped pets have a much higher chance of being reunited with their owners than those without chips.
• Permanent Identification: A microchip provides a permanent form of identification that stays with your pet for life.
• Peace of Mind: Having a microchip offers peace of mind. Whether you’re at home or traveling, you can rest easy knowing that your pet can be identified and returned to you if separated.

What To Expect From the Microchipping Procedure

Here’s a closer look at the steps involved in the microchipping process:

• We will explain the microchipping process, discuss its benefits, and answer any questions you might have.
• The procedure is quick, safe, and causes minimal discomfort—similar to a routine vaccination. A veterinarian implants a microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, beneath your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades using a sterile needle. The process is fast and doesn’t require sedation.
• After the microchip is in place, you can register the microchip’s unique number in a national database. 

Microchipping requires no downtime for your pet. They can continue their day as usual following the procedure. 

More Facts About Microchipping

Let’s address some common facts and concerns about the microchip itself and the process:

• Microchips don’t enable GPS tracking. Instead, they work by displaying a unique identification code on a scanner’s screen when the chip is scanned, directly linking your pet back to you.
• You can microchip pets as young as eight weeks.
• Microchips use non-toxic, biocompatible materials, eliminating the risk of allergic reactions or discomfort.
• Once implanted, the microchip stays in place, minimizing the chance of it moving or causing any issues for your pet.
• While indispensable for pet identification, microchips don’t replace the need for collars and ID tags. You should use them in combination with traditional methods to create a multi-layered approach to your pet’s safety.

Chip Your Pets Month at Cherry Creek Veterinary Hospital

During Chip Your Pets Month, we encourage all pet owners to consider the benefits of pet microchipping. We see pet microchipping as a fundamental component of pet safety, and our experienced team is here to answer any questions you might have about the process, its benefits, and how we can help protect your furry family members.

Cherry Creek Veterinary Hospital is your destination for Antelope, CA, pet care. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please contact us. Let’s work together to keep our pets safe and sound.