Importance of Microchipping

Keeping your pet safe is a priority for their well-being. If your dog or cat happens to become lost, you want them returned as soon as possible. The good news is that getting your pet microchipped can help. Contact us at Animal Hospital of Lynnwood in Lynnwood, WA, to make an appointment with a “veterinarian near me” on our veterinary team to keep your pet safe with our pet microchipping service. Here is why microchipping can be important and what happens during the procedure.

Why Microchipping Is Important

A pet that does not have a chip in place will not have the advantage of being reunited with their owner as quickly as a pet that has this tool present in their body. If your pet is found, and a chip is in place, a veterinarian or animal shelter will be able to scan the animal to get the contact information of the owner without delay.

Your Information Is Documented

When you seek help from a veterinarian to have microchipping conducted, you will be asked to provide your contact information to the animal hospital. This information is then transferred into a database and connected to the information in your pet’s microchip.

How Microchipping Is Done

Microchipping is an easy process. The small chip is placed into a syringe and is pushed into the body, usually near the shoulder blades. This is so the dog or cat cannot scratch or bite at the chip. The process only takes a few seconds and does not hurt the animal much.

Get Pet Care from a Veterinarian at Our Animal Hospital

If you are interested in having your dog or cat microchipped, contact us at Animal Hospital of Lynnwood in Lynnwood, WA, to make an appointment with a veterinarian at our animal hospital for an evaluation. Call our practice at (425) 771-6300 for more information about the process, to find out about our scheduling availability, and to learn more about microchipping. A “veterinarian near me” is here to help.