Microchips

The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

Microchipping is a simple and effective way to ensure the safety and security of your beloved pet. Here’s why it’s essential:

• Permanent Identification: Unlike collars or tags, a microchip is a permanent form of identification. Once implanted, it cannot be removed or lost, ensuring your pet can always be identified.
• Quick Reunification: If your pet gets lost, shelters, vets, and animal control agencies can scan the microchip to quickly contact you, speeding up the process of reuniting you with your pet.
• Universal Standard: Microchips are standardized and can be read by scanners at nearly all veterinary clinics and animal shelters, making it a reliable method of identification across various locations.
• Affordable and Non-Invasive: Microchipping is a cost-effective procedure that involves a quick injection, similar to a vaccine, causing minimal discomfort to your pet.
• Peace of Mind: Knowing that your pet has a microchip provides peace of mind, especially in the event of natural disasters, travel, or an unexpected escape.
• Supports Responsible Pet Ownership: Microchipping is a key part of responsible pet ownership, demonstrating your commitment to your pet’s safety and well-being.

Remember: Ensure your contact information is up to date in the microchip registry to maximize the effectiveness of this important tool.

How To Register Your Microchip

1. Go to https://www.freepetchipregistry.com/
2. Click “Register Pet Create An Account”
3. Type your pet’s 15 digit microchip number (This number is scanned after we place a microchip, If the microchip wasn’t placed at the Medical Lake Veterinary Hospital, please reference your pet’s records to locate where to register your chip.)

Pet Microchipping In Medical Lake, WA

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