Pet Microchipping Services

Professional Microchipping Services in Allegan, MI

It only takes a moment for your cat or dog to bolt out the door or break away from his leash, and many lost cats or dogs never find their way home because they have no form of identification when they get away. 

Tags on collars are great, but pets often break or lose their collars in their attempt at freedom. Microchipping is a way to ensure your cat or dog can find his or her way home, with permanent identification always in place. 

If you need to have your pet microchipped, call the experts at Allegan Animal Clinic.

Microchips and Microchip Safety Information

A microchip is a tiny electronic device that is injected into your pet just below the skin. It’s only about as big as a grain of rice, but it stores information, like your contact information, which is delivered via radio waves. When your pet is lost and someone scans him with the right type of scanner, they can access the contact information and get your pet back to you.

Microchips do not need a power source and contain no moving parts, so they are safe to stay in your pet for a lifetime. They are made from material that is compatible with an animal’s body, so any discomfort or rejection is very rare. Over time, the microchip will become encased in the tissue, which means it will not move around the body.

What to Expect at a Microchipping Appointment

If you wish to have your cat or dog microchipped, simply ask about it at your next Allegan Animal Clinic appointment. The procedure is simple. Dr. VanDenBrink will inject the microchip using a sterile syringe into your cat or dog's skin between the shoulder blades. The procedure is quick and causes minimal discomfort, just like a vaccination.

Once your fur baby is microchipped, you will receive paperwork that tells you how to register the microchip. Registering is very important because that is how your information gets put onto the microchip. If you don’t register the microchip, it is worthless. 

You will also need to keep this paperwork, so you can change your contact information if you move or get a new phone number. Up-to-date information on the microchip is critical to making sure you protect your pet.

What Happens if Your Pet Gets Lost?

If your pet gets lost, the person who finds your pet can take him or her to a local vet or shelter to be scanned. If your microchip information is up-to-date, the scanner will find your contact information and the vet or shelter staff can give you a call. You are able to collect your cat or dog and return him or her home easily. 

Microchipping your fur baby is a simple solution to add a layer of protection in case your pet gets lost. Give yourself the peace of mind that comes from knowing you will always have a way to be reunited.

Schedule your pet's microchipping appointment today.