At Deshon Animal Hospital, our staff understands that every pet owner’s worst nightmare is having their pet run away. Fortunately, to relieve some of your fear, we offer microchipping services so that if this unfortunate event were ever to occur, you’re more likely to reunite with your furry friend. Microchips are implantable computer chips that encode a unique identification number to help locate your lost pet. Unlike collars and ID tags that can also help find your pet, microchips can never break or fall off.
Microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice, which can painlessly be placed behind the shoulder under your animal’s skin. Microchips have no long term side effects and each microchip has its own barcode that links to your pet’s information. If a lost pet is found by an animal control officer or animal shelter, the animal can be scanned and their owner’s address and contact information will be shown.
In order for a microchip to work, you will need to register the microchip and keep your contact information up-to-date which our staff will show you how to do. By giving your pet a microchip you are giving yourself and your pet the best chance of a speedy, happy reunion using secure, reliable, unique, and permanent identification.
If you have further questions regarding microchipping for your animal, please give us a call. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jamal Toler DVM, call 770-482-7816 or visit the Deshon Animal Hospital website, www.deshonanimal.com.
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