Each year thousands of lost and abandoned animals are taken in by shelters and humane societies across North America. Some of these animals never make it home because they can’t be identified.
Microchipping offers pet owners the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the owner. Collar tags can break or become unreadable and tattooing can become illegible. So, if you want to improve your pet’s chances of getting home fast and safe in case it was to go missing, microchipping is your best option.
4 Reasons to Microchip Your Pet
Frequently Asked Questions
My dog always wears a collar and tags, so why do I need to microchip?
Collars and tags can be removed or get lost and tattooing can become illegible over time. Microchips are the only truly permanent method of identifying your dog. It lasts for the lifetime of the pet.
I have a cat - should I microchip it?
Cats are naturally curious and unpredictable. Fireworks or other sudden events can create intense fear and create a natural to flee and hide. In the event that your cat strays away from the safety of your home a microchip registered with 24PetWatch Microchip is your cat’s best chance of a fast return.
Does microchipping hurt the animal?
Animal microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and are typically implanted by a vet just beneath the surface of the skin between the shoulder blades. The process is similar to receiving vaccination through a needle and is painless to pets. Most animals don’t even react when the microchip is implanted. Once implanted the microchip remains between the shoulder blades just beneath the skin for the rest of the animal’s lifetime, becoming a permanent form of identification.
If my pet is found how do they contact me?
A vet or shelter uses a scanner to find the microchip. It returns the type of microchip and the unique number. That number is entered into a database that contains your contact information.
How do I update my contact information?
Contact the chip manufacturer for instructions on how to update your contact information in their database. We implant microchips from 24 Pet Watch.