Pet Microchipping with Your Johnston Veterinarian

When it comes to protecting your pet, there are many protection methods to take advantage of. One that you may have overlooked during the past few years, however, is microchipping. Let's take a quick look at the benefits of having a microchip inserted into your pet and the level of protection that it can bring as well as the peace of mind. 

The Benefits of a Pet Microchip

When a pet is lost, there is no doubt that you automatically become frightened, especially when you don't know for sure how long your pet has been gone. For many pets, when they get lost, their anxiety becomes heightened and they dash into a dangerous and unsafe territory. And while having a tag or leash with their address is very helpful, in many cases, these forms of ID fall off, leaving whoever finds your pet with no way of identifying where your furry friend belongs. In fact, without a pet microchip, it is often impossible for a rescuer to identify the pet.

Going to your local Urbandale veterinarian is an excellent way to discuss different microchipping options. Just make sure that you go to a veterinary clinic that has prior experience in microchipping. A microchip inserted into your pet allows you to have great peace of mind in knowing that you can track your pet if he gets lost. Your pet has the greatest chance of being returned to you if you opt for the microchip tracking method. What you need to keep in mind, though, is that a microchip only works in identifying your pet if you actually register the microchip with your information. Also, if you move or change phone numbers, make sure you update this information to ensure a pet rescuer can get into contact with you if your pet gets lost and found. 

Schedule an Appointment with Your Johnston Veterinarian

To learn more about pet microchipping or any of our other services, please contact your Johnston veterinarian at Rush Animal Care Clinic P.C. to schedule an appointment.