Pet Microchipping
A microchip provides a permanent form of identification for your dog or cat. Collars and identification tags can become lost or damaged, while a microchip remains with your pet. At Cat & Dog Hospital Of Columbia, we offer pet microchipping in Columbia, MD as part of responsible pet care and identification.
Understanding Pet Microchipping
A Simple Identification Method:
A pet microchip is a small identification device placed under the skin. The procedure is quick and does not require a surgical incision. When a lost pet is found, a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, or other organization can scan the microchip to retrieve the identification information associated with it.
Why Microchipping Matters:
Pets can become separated from their families unexpectedly. A microchip gives them a permanent form of identification that does not depend on a collar or tag remaining in place.
Benefits of Pet Microchipping
Microchipping your pet can:
- Provide permanent identification
- Help connect lost pets with their families
- Remain with your pet throughout their life
- Provide identification if a collar or tag is lost
- Offer an additional layer of protection alongside a collar and ID tag
What to Know About Microchipping
A microchip is not a GPS tracking device. It stores an identification number that can be associated with your contact information in a pet recovery database. For the microchip to be useful, your registration information should be kept current.
If you move, change your phone number, or update other contact information, remember to update the information associated with your pet’s microchip.
Cat & Dog Hospital Of Columbia provides Pet Microchipping in Columbia, MD to help give your pet a reliable form of identification. Microchipping can be especially useful for pets that travel, spend time outdoors, or may be at risk of becoming separated from their families.
If your pet does not have a microchip or you need help with microchip identification, request an appointment with Cat & Dog Hospital Of Columbia to discuss your options.