Up to eight million animals wind up in shelters annually. Sadly, only 15 to 20% of dogs and less than 2% of cats are ever reclaimed by their owners. The heartache of losing a pet can be avoided if your furry friend is microchipped. Here, Ft. Mitchell’s Crescent Springs Animal Hospital explains four benefits of microchipping your pet.

Lifetime Confidence – If your pet gets lost or stolen, traditional methods of identification, such as pet tags and ID collars, can go easily missing. A microchip is an internal ID that lasts for the life of a pet.

Know the Network – If your animal goes missing, a microchip will help to speed up the process of your pet being found. This is because lost pet alerts can be sent to a huge network of shelters, vet clinics, and concerned citizens in the area where your pet was lost.

Travel Assistance – In the event that your pet is lost during a family trip or vacation, a microchip also provides amazing travel assistance for animals that are found far from home.

Proof of Ownership – You and your pet belong together. That is why it is extra excruciating if your fuzzy friend is stolen. If that happens and the pet is located, you can easily provide proof of ownership with a microchip since it contains your contact information.

A microchip implant drastically increases the chance of your pet returning home. The pet emergency experts at Crescent Springs Animal Hospital highly encourage their patients to microchip their pets. The animal clinic and emergency vet facility also offers high-quality dental care, spay and neuter services, and more to keep your pets happy and healthy.

To learn more about microchipping, contact the emergency vet staff at Crescent Springs pet hospital by calling (859) 331-6608 or visiting their website today.