Microchip
Microchipping is a simple and permanent method of identifying
your pet that can provide you with peace of mind should your pet
become separated from your family. A microchip is a small
transponder, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted
under your pet's skin. For more information you can visit: Home
Again.
We are now offering registration in the new Home Again
comprehensive recovery system. Please let us know if you are
interested in enrolling your currently microchipped pet or
implanting a chip if your pet is not yet microchipped. Please visit
the Home Again website for more info on the program.
The needle that is used to implant the microchip is slightly larger
than a needle we would use for vaccinations and this can be done
during any routine examination. We will frequently recommend
implanting a microchip while your pet is under anesthesia such as
for a spay or neuter procedure so that they do not experience any
discomfort, but anesthesia is definitely not necessary.
The microchip can be read by scanners in any veterinary or SPCA
facility. When the microchip is read, the facility calls a toll free
number that will facilitate notification of the owner that the pet has
been located. We strongly recommend microchips for pets who
spend a large amount of time unsupervised outside or those who
travel, however it can be an important means of identification for
any pet as we have seen with such events as Hurricane Katrina.
Tattooing
We have equipment at our facility that allows us to tattoo your pet
with identifying information such as their registration number or a
driver's license number. We can use any combination of numbers
and letters that you wish, however if you wish to use this for
verification of your ownership, we recommend a number that you
can use as proof. This is another simple and permanent method
of identification that you can use either alone or in conjunction with
a microchip.
This is a relatively painless process, but requires your pet to spend
some amount of time on their back or side and tolerate the
vibration of the needle, so sometimes it does require light sedation
and again can be performed under anesthesia.
If you are interested in tattooing, please ask prior to scheduling.
We are still practicing with our equipment, so we have the
capabilities however it is still a newer procedure for us.
Microchipping is a simple and permanent method of identifying
your pet that can provide you with peace of mind should your pet
become separated from your family. A microchip is a small
transponder, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted
under your pet's skin. For more information you can visit: Home
Again.
We are now offering registration in the new Home Again
comprehensive recovery system. Please let us know if you are
interested in enrolling your currently microchipped pet or
implanting a chip if your pet is not yet microchipped. Please visit
the Home Again website for more info on the program.
The needle that is used to implant the microchip is slightly larger
than a needle we would use for vaccinations and this can be done
during any routine examination. We will frequently recommend
implanting a microchip while your pet is under anesthesia such as
for a spay or neuter procedure so that they do not experience any
discomfort, but anesthesia is definitely not necessary.
The microchip can be read by scanners in any veterinary or SPCA
facility. When the microchip is read, the facility calls a toll free
number that will facilitate notification of the owner that the pet has
been located. We strongly recommend microchips for pets who
spend a large amount of time unsupervised outside or those who
travel, however it can be an important means of identification for
any pet as we have seen with such events as Hurricane Katrina.
Tattooing
We have equipment at our facility that allows us to tattoo your pet
with identifying information such as their registration number or a
driver's license number. We can use any combination of numbers
and letters that you wish, however if you wish to use this for
verification of your ownership, we recommend a number that you
can use as proof. This is another simple and permanent method
of identification that you can use either alone or in conjunction with
a microchip.
This is a relatively painless process, but requires your pet to spend
some amount of time on their back or side and tolerate the
vibration of the needle, so sometimes it does require light sedation
and again can be performed under anesthesia.
If you are interested in tattooing, please ask prior to scheduling.
We are still practicing with our equipment, so we have the
capabilities however it is still a newer procedure for us.
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