For many people, pets are part of the family. Keeping them healthy and safe is what responsible pet parents do. Part of good pet care includes microchipping your pets. At Fairview Veterinary Hospital in Independence, MO, our veterinary team provides pet microchipping and other pet care services to keep your furry friends healthy and safe.

What Is Microchipping?

Losing your pet is a real fear all pet owners deal with. Some pets are escape artists, and others get lost when things happen to your home or your car. No matter how your pet gets lost, it is heartbreaking for both owners and pets. Microchipping is a simple way to ensure that you can be reunited with your pet if it gets lost.

If you are concerned that microchipping will hurt your pet, you don’t need to worry. The microchip is tiny and it is inserted under the skin, usually near the shoulder blades. It is inserted with a needle that is only slightly larger than one that is used to give vaccinations. The process is quick and painless.

You will need to put your contact information and address in a database. Your info will be connected to the number on your pet’s microchip. When your pet is located, the chip is scanned, usually by a vet or at a shelter, and the company can then contact you to tell you where your pet has been found.

Benefits of Microchipping

While a microchip does not act as a GPS and cannot locate your pet, it still increases your chances of finding your animal. If pets are lost and have no microchip, they are found 22% of the time. With a microchip, 52% of lost pets are found. This gives you peace of mind that even if an accident does happen, you are likely to be reunited with your pet. Microchipping also decreases the chances that your pet will be out on its own for long. Additionally, it provides proof of ownership of your pet.

Visit Our Vet in Independence, MO for Microchipping

At Fairview Veterinary Hospital, we offer pet microchipping so you can be reunited with your animal. The veterinary team at our animal hospital will answer any questions you have. Call us today to schedule an appointment.