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Few events are as scary as losing a precious pet. Even if you’ve safeguarded your dog or cat with an ID tag and collar, they can easily fall off, leaving you susceptible to unimaginable tragedy. Fortunately, microchip pet identification can successfully reunite guardians with their animals.

The dedicated veterinarians and staff at Perry Animal Hospital, located in Georgia, are big proponents of microchip pet identification. Animal lovers and owners themselves, they are devoted to treating your pets with the utmost compassion and care.

A Guide to Microchip Pet Identification

What Are Pet Microchips?

microchip pet identificationPet microchips are tiny implantable devices that are positioned under the skin with a needle. They employ radio-frequency identification technology to provide a permanent ID that cannot be lost or removed.

Since there are no moving parts or batteries, microchips will never break or require replacements. Each microchip features a unique identification number. To be read, a universal microchip scanner sends a radio signal to the chip, which responds back with its encoded number.

How Can Microchip Pet Identification Reunite Me With My Lost Pet?

Once microchipping is done, your contact information is loaded into a national database. So, even if your dog or cat is lost thousands of miles away, microchipping can help reunite you. An animal shelter that finds your pet will contact the corresponding microchip registry to retrieve your name and number. Its usefulness depends upon keeping vital information current and reliable; if you move or switch phone numbers, you must contact the registry.

Perry Animal Hospital recommends microchipping during the spay or neuter procedure, while your pet is under anesthesia. Comfort is a top priority for the pets they regard as part of your family. For more information on microchipping, and the highest quality patient care, call Perry Animal Hospital today at (478) 224-7387, or visit the practice online.

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