Cat & Dog Microchipping

Keeping your pets safe starts with making sure they can always be identified—microchipping is a simple, reliable way to give your cat or dog permanent protection.

• Microchipping gives your pet permanent identification that can’t be lost.
• An ID chip for dogs and cats will link to your contact info in a secure registry.
• A cat or dog identity chip greatly improves your chances of being reunited if your pet is lost.
• Pet microchipping is quick, safe, and lasts for life.
• A cat or dog chip is one of the most reliable tools to keep pets and families together.

Why Microchipping Matters for Your Pet’s Safety

Every year, thousands of pets go missing, and sadly, not all of them find their way home. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), dogs with a microchip are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners compared to those without. For cats, the return rate jumps to 38% with a chip versus less than 2% without.

In Omaha and surrounding communities, shelters and veterinary clinics routinely scan for microchips when a lost pet is brought in. Having an ID chip for your dog or cat means that if your furry friend slips out of the yard, dashes after a squirrel, or gets frightened by fireworks, there’s a much greater chance you’ll be reunited.

How Cat or Dog Microchipping Works 

A cat or dog’s identity chip is a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, that our veterinarian will place just under your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. The procedure takes just minutes and can be done at your pet’s wellness visit.

The procedure is:

• Quick, similar to a routine vaccine injection
• Safe, with minimal discomfort for your pet
• Permanent, once it’s placed, it lasts a lifetime

When a lost pet is found, animal shelters, veterinary hospitals, and even some local police departments have scanners that can read the unique ID number. This number is then matched with your contact details in a national database.

Benefits Beyond Collars and Tags

Traditional collars and tags are important, but they can break, wear down, or fall off. A pet microchipping procedure ensures your cat or dog always has a secure form of identification. Microchips don’t replace collars and tags, but work alongside them for maximum protection.

Peace of Mind for Omaha Pet Owners

Losing a pet is stressful and heartbreaking. Choosing a cat or dog chip gives you the reassurance that if your pup ever goes missing, you’ve taken an important step to help them get home quickly and safely.

Whether you’ve just adopted a new puppy or want to update your older pet's safety measures, microchipping is one of the simplest and most effective ways to safeguard your best friend here in Omaha.

To microchip your dog or cat, schedule an appointment online or call us at (402) 334-1580.