Pet Microchipping
Ensuring your pet’s safety and helping them find their way home is a top priority for pet owners. Microchipping is one of the most reliable and effective ways to ensure that your pet can be reunited with you if they ever become lost.
Pet Microchipping at Animal Hospital of West Port St. Lucie in Port St. Lucie
At Animal Hospital of West Port St. Lucie, we offer pet microchipping as a safe, permanent, and highly effective method of identification. Microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and are inserted under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. These chips contain a unique ID number that is registered to you in a national database, making it easy for shelters and veterinarians to contact you if your pet is found.
How to Maintain Microchip Benefits at Home
While microchipping is a simple procedure, it’s important to take a few steps to ensure that your pet’s microchip continues to provide peace of mind. Here’s how you can support your pet’s safety between visits:
Keep Your Contact Information Updated
Make sure that your pet’s microchip registration contains your current contact details. If you move or change your phone number, be sure to update your information with the microchip company.
Regular Identification Checks
While microchips are incredibly effective, it’s always a good idea to have your veterinarian check the microchip to ensure it’s still in place and functioning properly during your pet’s regular wellness visits.
Why Pet Microchipping Matters
Losing a pet can be an incredibly stressful and heartbreaking experience. Pets often wander off due to curiosity or fear, and unfortunately, traditional methods of identification like collars and tags can become lost or damaged. Microchipping offers a permanent solution that is safe and reliable. Unlike collars, which can be removed or lost, a microchip stays with your pet for life.
Our veterinary team at Animal Hospital of West Port St. Lucie is committed to providing solutions that enhance the safety and well-being of your pet. Microchipping offers a simple, non-invasive procedure that gives you peace of mind, knowing that your pet has an added layer of protection.
When to Schedule Microchipping
Microchipping can be performed at any age, and it is an excellent option for both puppies and kittens as well as adult and senior pets. While it’s often done during routine spay or neuter surgeries, it can also be done as a standalone procedure. If you’re interested in ensuring your pet is microchipped, or if you want to update their microchip information, contact us today at Animal Hospital of West Port St. Lucie. Our team is here to help you keep your pet safe and secure.