{"id":391,"date":"2015-05-14T19:10:38","date_gmt":"2015-05-15T02:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=391"},"modified":"2024-07-25T04:47:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T11:47:36","slug":"lost-and-found-the-benefits-of-microchipping-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/lost-and-found-the-benefits-of-microchipping-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost and Found: The Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Rocklin_iStock_000037155780_Large\"<\/a>Your best efforts to keep your pet safe and securely at home can quickly go awry. Luckily, posting forlorn \u201clost pet\u201d posters around your neighborhood is not the only means of reuniting with Fluffy or Fido. Microchipping your pet is a safe and easy method to locating your lost or stolen pet, and we are excited to share the benefits of this widely-used practice below.<\/p>\n

You Put What, Where?<\/h3>\n

Your pet\u2019s microchip is made of an inert metal transponder that is encased in glass. It will not corrode, dissolve, or interact with living tissue and is inserted by a single needle beneath the skin, typically between the shoulder blades. No bigger than a grain of rice, you can usually feel the microchip embedded in the layers of connective tissue.<\/p>\n

Similar to having a vaccination, microchipping your pet doesn\u2019t require surgery or anesthesia. However, some pet owners schedule it at the same time of spay\/neuter surgery to minimize any possible pain or discomfort from the injection.<\/p>\n

Scanning A Microchipped Pet<\/h3>\n

A unique numeric code is attached to the chip and, if your pet is found and subsequently scanned at a shelter or veterinary practice, this 15-digit code will come up on the scanner. When your pet\u2019s microchip code is entered into a database, your contact information will come up.<\/p>\n

If you happen to move or change any identifiable information, always remember to update your contact information connected to your pet\u2019s microchip.<\/p>\n

Dollars That Make Sense<\/h3>\n

Some pet owners are worried that the cost of microchipping is far more expensive than, say, pressed tags on a purchased collar. While your pet should most certainly continue to wear a collar with identifiable tags (and his or her dog license<\/a>), microchips can\u2019t get lost or snagged on something, resulting in costly replacements.<\/p>\n

The initial cost of the chip, plus the fees associated with registering your contact information to the specific microchip organization, represents the entire cost (usually not more than $50).<\/p>\n

The bottom line? You simply cannot purchase peace of mind and microchips provide excellent security for your pet\u2019s hopeful return.<\/p>\n

The Bigger Picture<\/h3>\n

If you are thinking that microchipping your pet sounds like a great idea, here\u2019s more:<\/p>\n