Do you have Permanent Identification for your Pet???

What is a Microchip?

            The microchip is a tiny computer chip which has an identification number programmed into it and is encapsulated within a biocompatible material.  The entire chip is small enough to fit inside a hypodermic needle and can be simply injected under the skin of pets, where it will stay for the life of the pet.  This provides a permanent, positive identification which cannot be lost, altered or intentionally removed – a safe, simple and inexpensive way to protect your pet against loss or theft. 

How does the Microchip work?

            The computer memory in a microchip contains a unique number – no two animals will ever have the same number.  A radio signal is used to read this number through the skin of your pet.  In addition to the number, the microchip generates a reliability check to ensure that your pet’s identifying number is read accurately.  This all takes place in a fraction of a second.   Once a number is identified, the microchip database is contacted.  If you register the microchip number, you can be contacted directly by the responsible party.  If you have not registered your pets chip number with the national database, the number is traced to the veterinarian who purchased the chip.   They will then have the information that you provided to them.  It is important to keep your home information current so you may be contacted.

How long does the Microchip last?

            The chip is made from a biocompatible material.  Once injected under the skin of your pet, it becomes encapsulated by the surrounding tissue, protecting the chip.  The chip itself does not have any moving parts or power supply, so it is able to last for the life of the pet.

My pets never leave my side.  Why should they get a Microchip?

            All it takes is one incident; the gate or door left open by the mailman, an unforeseen auto accident, etc for a pet to become lost.  Unaltered pets may have a greater desire to roam as well.  If your pet is lost and not identified, the majority of pets found by shelter are destroyed if they cannot be placed.  This can be avoided by proper identification.   

If you are interested in having your pet permanently identified, or if you have questions please ask.