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Pet Microchipping in Cary
Your lost pet’s best chance at coming home to you.
A Microchip that Matters
Losing a pet is every pet owner’s worst nightmare, but microchipping provides a simple and effective way to increase the chances of being reunited. Green Level Animal Hospital microchips cats and dogs in Cary, SC, so that pets have a permanent identification that can’t be lost or removed. A microchip gives you peace of mind, knowing that even if your pet wanders off, you’ll have a reliable way to bring them back home.
Learn about the pet microchip.
A pet microchip is a tiny device that is implanted just beneath your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. This device is not a GPS tracker. Rather, each microchip contains a unique identification number that is registered with your contact information in a national pet recovery database. If your pet is found, any veterinarian or animal shelter can scan the microchip to retrieve this information and contact you. Unlike collars or tags, a microchip cannot be easily lost, damaged, or removed, making it a dependable form of identification for the lifetime of your pet.
If your pet gets lost, what happens then?
If your pet becomes lost and is brought to a vet clinic, animal shelter, or animal control, the first step is to scan them for a microchip. The unique ID number in the chip will link to your contact details so that you can be notified that your pet has been found. This increases the likelihood of being reunited, as many lost pets are unable to return home because their collars or tags have fallen off.
Microchipping provides an extra layer of security, ensuring that even if your pet’s physical identification is missing, they still have a way to be identified and brought back to you.
How we microchip cats and dogs.
A microchip procedure is quick and safe for your pet.
The pet microchip is inserted with a needle, similar to a vaccination. This process takes only a few minutes and does not require any anesthesia. Your puppy or kitten can be microchipped as early as eight weeks old. Once the microchip is placed, we will provide you with the necessary information to register your pet’s ID number with a national database. We recommend that all pets, including indoor-only cats and dogs, be microchipped.
Should you ever move or change phone numbers, please make sure to update your contact information in the microchip registry right away.
Do pets still need collars and
tags if they have a microchip?
Yes, pets should always wear a collar and ID tags, even if they are microchipped. While microchips are a reliable form of permanent identification, a collar with tags provides immediate access to your contact information if your pet is found by a neighbor or passerby. It also serves as a visible indication that your pet belongs to someone.
Think of the microchip as a backup plan—if your pet’s collar or tags are lost or damaged, the microchip means that they can still be returned to you. For the best protection, our veterinarians recommend using both methods of identification.
Give Them An Extra Level of Security
Our staff at Green Level Animal Hospital want to help keep your pet safe. Microchipping is a simple way to increase the chances of being reunited with your pet if they ever become lost. Contact us today to schedule a pet microchipping appointment. This procedure can easily be added to a routine surgery or regular wellness exam, and same-day appointments are available. Take an important step in protecting your pet.
Green Level Animal Hospital performs microchipping for cats and dogs in Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Durham, New Hill, Wake Forest, Wake County, Chatham County, Durham County, and the area surrounding Raleigh, NC.
