Did you know that nearly one in three pets will become lost during their lives? Even if you have a collar with ID tags on your pet, it can easily be lost or taken off.
Not so with microchip implants, which are an incredibly easy and inexpensive way to find lost pets, keeping them out of animal shelters and getting them back where they belong.
Microchipping is a simple process that can be done while a pet is under anesthesia for another procedure or without anesthesia as part of a routine office exam. The microchip is contained in a biocompatible capsule smaller than a grain of rice that’s non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and completely safe. An easy, nearly pain-free procedure then places the chip just under the skin. Microchips are rated for 25 years, meaning they never need to be replaced or recharged during your pet’s lifetime.
The likelihood of a lost pet being reunited with their family is greatly increased if the pet has a microchip with the most recent contact information for the owner.
It’s essential to keep your contact information current in the microchip database. If you move or change phone numbers, update your details as soon as possible. Many microchip companies offer online management of your account, making it easy to ensure your information is always up to date.
At The Ridge Veterinary Clinic, we use Petlink microchips, which contain an identification number. This number allows you to provide your pet with a permanent, unique, and unalterable ID, giving you peace of mind. If your pet has recently been microchipped at The Ridge Veterinary Clinic, register your pet’s chip here.
To get your pet “chipped,” request an appointment online with us or call us at (402) 334-1580
If you’d like to contact us, call us at (402) 334-1580 or request an appointment online.
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