What is an AVID chip, and how do I get one?
AVID stands for American Veterinary Identification Device and is one of the most common veterinary microchips used. This chip is about the diameter of pencil lead, and is placed just below your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades, using a syringe, similar to giving a vaccine injection. Your pet can be fully conscious when the microchip is placed; however, we prefer to place the microchip while your pet is being spayed or neutered. If your pet is lost or stolen and picked up by animal control or brought to a shelter or clinic, your pet will be scanned with a universal scanner, and, if chipped, a number will come up that links your pet back to your current address and phone number! Please read more information about AVID microchips here: http://www.avidmicrochip.com/answer.
