Your pet is more than a four-legged friend. They are a member of your family and a source of non-judgemental, unconditional love. Pet microchipping is a great way to protect your newly adopted, furry friend. In the case of an emergency or other situation, knowing they are chipped will bring you peace of mind as a pet owner.

4 Reasons for Pet Microchipping

1. Proof of Ownership

Usually no larger than a rice kernel and embedded between your pet’s shoulder blades, a microchip provides uncontested proof of ownership. If your cat or dog is stolen, the chip will show the animal belongs to you–even if the pet’s appearance has been altered. You won’t have to worry about legal issues that could arise when the individual claims the stolen pet belongs to them.

2. Permanent Source of Up-to-Date Information

Pet microchipping ensures the likelihood of your current address and phone number being found on your pet.

When your pet is chipped, you’re typically given access to an online portal to register the pet, its microchip, and fill in all relevant information. Unlike collars and tags that can break and fall off, and only hold so much information, a microchip offers the option to include more than just contact info. Most microchips provide the ability to include detailed information about your pet’s breed, coloring, distinguishing marks, allergies, birthdate, and more.

Log in online and update all the necessary information any time a change occurs. Call your veterinarian if you are unsure which registry was used.

3. Higher Return Chances

Pets with microchips enjoy much higher owner return rates than those without them. Research shows microchipped dogs are 2.5 times more likely to be returned, while cats are over 20 times more likely to be returned. Pet microchipping keeps your dog or cat out of the local shelter and can potentially save their life if the shelter controls the pet population with euthanasia.

4. Peace of Mind

While every pet owner takes steps to keep their four-legged friends safe, accidents happen. Knowing your cat or dog has your information on an embedded chip instead of on a removable tag reduces anxiety if the animal gets lost or removed from your property by an intruder. The peace of mind pet microchipping offers extends far beyond the money you’ll spend on this one-time service.

Schedule pet microchipping with Troy & Wentzville Veterinary Clinic, the full-service animal hospital serving animals and owners throughout Lincoln and St. Charles counties in Michigan. This veterinary clinic has kept pets and livestock healthy and happy for over 60 years. Call (636) 528-4534 to make an appointment or learn more about pet wellness services online. Get the latest pet care tips on Facebook.