Adopting a pet is a huge responsibility. Your pet will rely on you for food, shelter, love, and attention. You are also responsible for your pet's health and safety. One of the first things that you should do after adopting your pet is to schedule an appointment at Larchmont Animal Clinic to discuss microchipping.
Q: What Is Microchipping?
A: When your pet is microchipped, the vet will implant a tiny scannable chip under your pet's skin between the shoulder blades. The microchip will contain a number that is registered in a national database. The information in the database will contain your pet's name, your contact information, and any health issues related to your pet. The microchip can be scanned at a shelter or animal hospital if your pet is lost. The microchip will help you be reunited with your pet.
Q: Is Microchipping Painful?
A: No. When the microchip is implanted under the skin, our vet will use a needle. Microchipping is not any more painful than your pet's immunizations.
Q: How Long Will the Microchip Last?
A: The microchip does not require battery power and it remains securely under the skin. It will last throughout your pet's life. If you change your address, phone number, or email address, the chip won't need to be replaced. You would simply update your information in the database free of charge.
Q: What Are the Benefits of Microchipping?
A: As mentioned, having your pet microchipped will help you be reunited with your pet quickly if they get lost. There are other benefits of having your pet microchipped.
- Proof of ownership: If your pet is stolen or if someone questions your ownership of the pet, a microchip will prove that you are the pet's rightful owner.
- Microchips last forever: Many pet owners put a tag on their pet's collar with their contact information. If your pet escapes and the collar falls off, whoever finds your pet will not know how to reach you. Also, over time, the writing on a tag can wear off. These are not issues that you need to worry about if you have your pet microchipped.
Q: Is Microchipping Expensive?
A: No. Microchipping is relatively inexpensive. The average cost to have your pet microchipped is around $45.
Pet Microchipping at Larchmont Animal Clinic
If you need peace of mind knowing that you and your pet will be reunited quickly if it gets lost, schedule an appointment at Larchmont Animal Clinic. Our veterinarians help pets from Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Wilshire, and the surrounding communities. Call us today at 323-463-4889 to speak with one of our veterinarians.