Pet microchipping is a simple and effective method for ensuring your lost pet can be returned to you. This procedure involves inserting a tiny microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, just below your pet’s skin. This chip contains a unique identification code that is linked to a secure database with your contact information and any special care instructions for your pet. Remember microchip is not a tracker.

Here’s a step-by-step overview of the microchipping process:

1. Inserting the Microchip: The microchip is placed just under the skin, typically in the scruff of the neck where the skin is thickest. This quick and minimally invasive procedure is generally well-tolerated by pets, and most of them do not react to the insertion.

2. Scanning the Microchip: If your pet gets lost and is found by a veterinarian or an animal shelter, they will use a specialized scanner to read the microchip’s unique identification code. This code links to a secure database that holds your contact details and any relevant care instructions.

3. Accessing Information: The information retrieved from the microchip’s database allows the staff to contact you and help reunite you with your pet. The microchip does not contain personal details or medical records, only a unique ID number linked to your contact information.