It would be great to be able to track the comings and goings of all of your children, not just the furry ones. Fortunately, pet microchips enable you to ensure your dog or cat stays where he or she belongs. Animal Medical Center in Foley, AL is able to inject a microchip into your pet safely, quickly, and effectively. It might sound like you're turning him or her into a robot, but it really just means that you're keeping your pet safe by giving people a way to find your contact information, even if your pet doesn't have a collar with tags. Summertime is the perfect opportunity to have your veterinarian perform this quick and simple procedure for a variety of reasons:

• Hurricane Season: Damaging winds and pouring rain may make it difficult for your outdoor cat to find his or her way home. Rest assured that you can find your beloved pet if weather interferes with their journey to safety.
• Fireworks: They look great, but the sounds of fireworks may send some pets bolting. If your dog or cat runs away, a microchip is a surefire way to find them again.
• Hiking, Biking, Water Sports: We love to bring our dogs with us on our outdoor adventures in the summer. Why not share the fun with him or her? Unfortunately, the sight of another animal or simple over-excitement could cause a dog to run away if he or she is off the leash. If you can't find your canine companion right away, the microchip will help you recover them more quickly.

Animal shelters generally scan all lost pets that they find for microchips, which aids in the process of reuniting you with your pet. Microchips are a fairly inexpensive investment that alleviates a tremendous amount of worry, and can keep your pet safe. Enjoy your summer, free of any fear for your dogs and cats, by calling a trusted animal clinic near you, like Animal Medical Center at (251) 955-5900, and making your microchipping appointment. For all of your summertime pet care needs, Animal Medical Center also offers pet boarding, a cat kennel, dog grooming, and doggy day care!