Pet Microchipping

Ensuring your pet’s safety is a top priority. Microchipping is a simple, reliable way to increase the chances of a quick reunion if your pet ever gets lost. We use EIDAP microchips, which meet ISO standards and are approved for travel. About the size of a grain of rice, the microchip is implanted under your pet’s skin and contains a unique identification number that can be scanned by veterinary clinics and animal shelters. Unlike collars or tags, which can be lost or removed, a microchip provides a permanent form of identification for life.

• Permanent Identification: Unlike collars or tags, a microchip is implanted under your pet’s skin and cannot be lost or removed. It provides a lifelong, tamper-proof ID.
• Higher Reunification Rates: Microchipped pets are far more likely to be returned to their owners if lost. Dogs with microchips are reunited over twice as often as those without, and for cats, the difference is even greater.
• Quick and Simple Procedure: Implanting a microchip is fast, causes minimal discomfort, and does not require anesthesia — it can even be done during a routine veterinary visit.
• Lifelong Protection: Once implanted, a microchip lasts for your pet’s lifetime with no maintenance or replacement needed.
• International Travel Ready: Microchips meet many international travel requirements, easing movement across regions and compliance with import regulations.
• Enhanced Pet Safety: Permanent identification discourages pet theft and provides proof of ownership if your pet has gone missing, increasing the chances of recovery.
• Cost-Effective: Microchipping is a one-time cost that offers lifetime benefits, ensuring your pet’s safety and identification.

Similar to a routine vaccination, the microchip is inserted under the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades using a needle. Occasionally, a small amount of bleeding may occur at the insertion site.

It’s best to microchip pets early—ideally during their initial vaccinations or spay/neuter procedures—but pets of any age can benefit. Puppies, kittens, and adult dogs and cats alike gain the added security of permanent identification.

We’re happy to answer your questions and guide you through this simple, effective way to keep your pet safe.

When a lost pet is found, a microchip can make all the difference. Here’s how the process works:

Step 1: Scan for a Microchip
Shelters, veterinary clinics, or animal control will use a microchip scanner to check your pet for a chip. Most pets are scanned as a first step when found.

Step 2: Identify the Microchip Number
The scanner reads the unique microchip ID number, which links to a registry containing the owner’s contact information.

Step 3: Look Up the Registry
Tools like the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool help staff determine which registry maintains your pet’s record.

Step 4: Contact the Owner
Once the correct registry is identified, staff will contact the owner using the information on file. If the owner cannot be reached, an alternative contact or the affiliated veterinary clinic may also be notified.

Step 5: Reunion
Accurate, up-to-date information in the microchip registry allows your pet to be returned safely and quickly, even if collars or tags are lost.