How Microchipping Your Pet Provides Lifetime Identification and Security

Losing a pet is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a pet owner can go through. Whether they slip out through an open gate or get scared during a storm and run off, pets can go missing in a matter of seconds. Collars and tags can fall off or be removed, but microchipping offers a permanent solution that significantly increases the chances of being reunited with your beloved companion.

What Is Microchipping?

Microchipping is a simple and safe procedure that involves implanting a tiny electronic chip under your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. The chip is about the size of a grain of rice and contains a unique identification number that can be read by a scanner. This ID number is linked to your contact information in a national pet recovery database.

How Microchipping Keeps Your Pet Safe

When a lost pet is found and taken to a veterinary clinic or animal shelter, staff use a microchip scanner to read the ID number. They can then access the registered owner’s information and contact you immediately. This process is quick and can mean the difference between a pet being returned home or being placed in a shelter.

Unlike ID tags which can wear out or fall off, a microchip stays with your pet for life. It provides a reliable backup to traditional collars and tags and ensures your pet has a permanent form of identification.

A Quick and Painless Procedure

The microchipping procedure is fast and causes minimal discomfort to your pet. It is very similar to receiving a routine vaccination. Most pets do not even react to the injection. Once the chip is in place, no maintenance is needed, although we recommend checking the chip during your pet’s regular wellness visits to make sure it is functioning correctly.

Lifetime Peace of Mind

Once your pet is microchipped, it is important to keep your contact information up to date in the database. If you move or change phone numbers, be sure to update your information so your pet can always be traced back to you. With this one-time procedure, you are giving your pet a lifetime of protection.

Schedule Your Pet’s Microchipping at Brekke Veterinary Clinic

Microchipping is one of the most effective and affordable ways to ensure your pet's safety. It provides permanent identification that cannot be removed or lost, giving you peace of mind and greatly improving the chances of being reunited if your pet ever goes missing.

Contact Brekke Veterinary Clinic to schedule your pet’s microchipping appointment and take an important step toward safeguarding their future. Visit our office located on W Happy Canyon Rd. in Castle Rock, Colorado, or call (303) 474-4260 today.