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The holiday season can be a hectic time for pet owners. There’s travel, there’s guests going in and out of your house, and sometimes there’s a giant tree in the house all of a sudden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a lot for your pet to handle. That’s why microchipping pets is so important during the holiday season. If your dog or cat feels overwhelmed by the holidays, they might find a way to sneak off into the night or get lost. Microchipping will help you find them and bring them home safely again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, the team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital<\/a> shares why microchipping is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Microchipping is Essential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Microchipping dogs and microchipping cats provides an extra layer of security during the holiday season<\/a>. Collars and tags are important too, but they can fall off\u2014or, ahem, get pawed <\/em>off by a curious pet\u2014all too easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A microchip, on the other hand, is a permanent form of identification that is inserted under your pet\u2019s skin. This chip contains your contact information and can be scanned by veterinarians or shelters if your pet gets lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the cheerful chaos of the holidays, whether it’s a rotating door of guests at your house or traveling to other peoples’ homes, the risk of pets wandering away goes up. Microchipping pets for holidays helps you make sure your furry family members can be quickly identified and returned to you<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does a Microchipping Appointment Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A microchipping appointment is a simple, quick process that takes just a few minutes. During the appointment, your veterinarian uses a needle to insert a small microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, under your pet\u2019s skin. It usually goes between the shoulder blades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The procedure is a lot like a routine vaccination and causes minimal discomfort for your pet. The microchip contains a unique ID number you must then link to your contact information in a pet recovery database<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular databases include HomeAgain, PETtrac, and AKC Reunite. Just make sure you keep your pet\u2019s information up-to-date in the event of a move or phone number change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microchipping Cats and Dogs for the Holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you need to get your pet microchipped or aren\u2019t sure if your adopted pet already has one, the team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital<\/a> can help. We can scan your pet for a microchip, insert a microchip for your dog or cat, or help you update your contact information in your pet\u2019s database. Call us at (916) 624-7387 <\/strong>to keep your dog or cat safe and easy-to-find during the holiday festivities!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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