Pet Microchip for Dogs

A pet microchip for dogs is a good thing. Why?

Millions of dogs become lost each year and the main reason they are not reunited with their original owners is due to lack of identification. Either the dog got loose and wasn't wearing his collar and tags, or perhaps the collar fell off. Whatever the case, the dog will probably end up in a shelter where, at best, he will get adopted by another family and go to a new home or worst case scenario the dog is euthanized.

How could this unfortunate situation have a happy ending? Enter the pet microchip!

How it Works:

The microchip is a very small computer chip (about the size of a grain of rice) that is implanted between the dog's shoulder blades (injected underneath the skin usually by your vet). Each chip has its own unique alphanumeric code. Then the dog is registered with the owner's contact information.

Now the lost dog taken to the shelter still has a chance of being reunited with his owners. The shelter scans the dog - finds the microchip - contacts the registry - obtains owner contact info and..........presto! The lost dog and owner are very happily reunited and it's all because of this little microchip!

Microchip Maintenance: Good news here. These chips don't require maintenance or need to be replaced. The only thing which is extremely important is to keep the contact information updated. So when you change your phone number or address, etc... be sure to change the information in the registry (which can be done on-line). Also, it's good practice to have your vet scan your dog during his annual exam visit, to ensure the microchip is in place and working properly.

Microchips are not meant to be used as a replacement for your dog's collar & pet id tags. You should always keep current id tags on your dog, at all times. But by micro-chipping your pet, you are adding back-up protection. The kind of back-up protection you will want to have, in case you and your dog gets separated from you. The use of a microchip will greatly improve the chances of your lost pet being returned back to your loving home.

Get more information on the dog microchip.

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