Microchipping for Dogs

Numerous dog owners in Hallandale Beach, FL can probably recount a day when they thought they had lost their dog. We hear such stories from concerned dog parents at Neighborhood Veterinary Center all too frequently. 

Losing a dog is a traumatic experience, especially in a new environment. A walk in the forest can turn into a search project all thanks to a squirrel. This does not have to be the case anymore thanks to microchipping for dogs.

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What Is A Microchip?

A microchip is somewhat of an internal pet I.D. It is the size of a grain of rice and is inserted underneath the skin via injection. The most common area for insertion of a microchip is right over the dog’s shoulder blades. However, this isn't the end of the process. Registering your dog’s microchip with up to date contact information is equally as important. 

According to a recently conducted study, only 58% of microchipped pets have been registered. Thus 42% of microchipped pets are still at risk of getting lost forever. Microchipping is a relatively fast process, and it does not involve any pain. So much so that no anesthesia is required. Each microchip is unique to a pet and contains a special code that is used to identify the dog, and it is the owner.

How Microchipping for Dogs Works

When a dog is brought in as a stray in Hallandale Beach, FL; the veterinarian simply passes a scanner over the shoulder blades. The scanner then displays the chip’s unique code. The code is then used by a veterinarian to identify the pet and it's owner and thus begin the process of reuniting them.

Why Microchipping Is Important

Approximately 10 million pets are lost each year in the United States. A microchip serves as a permanent form of Identification just like a government-issued I.D. As long as the details attached to the chip Hallandale Beach, FL pet owners are always apprehensive about letting their pets roam free. 

Most dog owners always have their dogs in leashes just because they are afraid they might get lost. A microchip gives you peace of mind enough to let your dog roam freely as they should. 

Call Neighborhood Veterinary Center Today!

If your dog is not yet microchipped then Neighborhood Veterinary Center in Hallandale Beach FL is the best place for you. We understand the frustration that comes with losing a pet, and thus we have created methods of avoiding such instances. We offer state of the art services that include both emergency and routine checkups and procedures such as microchipping.

Contact us today to book an appointment.

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