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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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