Pet Microchipping Services in Yorktown

Why Newport News Pet Owners Should Get Their Pets Microchipped

Imagine if your dog or cat got lost. You’d want to give him or her the best chance of getting home. With microchipping, you can.

Call (757) 384-9399 or contact us online today to learn more about our Yorktown pet microchipping services.

Microchipping is a safe, permanent way to identify your pet in case he or she becomes lost. A microchip – which is a tiny device about the size and shape of a grain of rice – is placed just under the loose skin at the back of the neck. When a lost dog or cat without an ID tag is found, a veterinarian or veterinary technician can use a handheld microchip scanner to check for a chip. If the pet has one, it will transmit its ID number to the scanner via a low-frequency radio wave. The veterinary hospital or shelter can then call the chip manufacturer, retrieve the pet owner’s contact information, and call the owner.

Even the most responsible pet owners can’t always guarantee their pet won’t get lost. A leash could break or slip out of your hand, a pet could push through a screen door or window, or a contractor or friend might accidentally leave a door or gate open.

We recommend that you use a microchip, along with a collar and ID tag, to identify your pet. An ID tag is still a reliable identification method. Pets that have tags with current contact information are more likely to get home faster than those without tags. However, collars and ID tags aren’t permanent and can be removed and pets can also lose them. With a microchip, your pet will have a much better chance of being identified and returned to you. Pets without microchips that end up in shelters may be adopted out to another family or even euthanized.

Please contact us to schedule an appointment to microchip your pet. Although we hope your pet never becomes lost, we want you to be prepared. We can also suggest a plan to have in place so if your pet does go missing, you’ll be able to act quickly. We can microchip ferrets, rabbits, birds, and other companion animals, too.

Call Grafton Animal Hospital at (757) 384-9399 or contact us online today to learn more about our Yorktown pet microchipping services.