What is Microchipping?
Microchipping your pet increases the chances of reunite with its owner. The microchip stores the owner's information and is linked to a unique ID number. Suppose a pet is found and brought to an animal shelter or veterinarian clinic. A small scanner is used to search for a unique chip number. The chip number is entered into a search tool to find the company it is registered with. Microchip registries store the contact info of the pet owner. Always keep your contact info (phone number, email, address) up to date with your microchip company.
How the Microchipping Process work in pets?
The microchip is inserted under the skin between the shoulder blades. The needle is slightly larger than a typical vaccine, but this process does not require anesthesia or sedation. The microchip itself is the size of a grain of rice. It is only activated when scanned by a microchip scanner to read the unique ID number.
How is my Pet Reunited with Me?
The vet or animal shelter will scan your pet for the chip. They will enter the number into a microchip lookup database. This will give them the microchip company and then the owner's contact information.
It is vitally important to keep your information up to date with your microchip company. Studies have shown a dramatic increase in reuniting lost pets, (especially cats) with their owners if they are microchipped.
I want to get my Pet Microchipped. Where Should I Go?
Carolina Value Pet Care can microchip your pet at any of our scheduled clinics. We can microchip on the same day you get vaccines, heartworm testing or allergy consultations. The process is quick and our team will register your chip with your current contact information. Look for a welcome email from Petlink to create an account and for future account updates.
Common Questions or Myths
Do I need a second microchip for my pet if I am adopting a pet from someone or a shelter?
No! One microchip for each pet is all that is necessary. You can transfer the current microchip into the new owner's name. Ask our team and we will show you how!
Is the microchip reliable?
We use Petlink microchips. Petlink has been in the pet identification industry for 30 years and counting. PetLink is owned by Datamars, the global leader in high-performance RFID solutions.
Does the microchip have tracking?
No. The microchip is not a GPS tracker.
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