Why is it a good idea to microchip pets?
Having a microchip ID implanted is one of the safest forms of pet identification! One in three pets will get lost during their lifetime. Without ID, 90% of pets are not returned to their owners. Collars and tags are a great way to identify lost pets, but they can easily come off or be removed. Microchipping is permanent, completely unalterable and does not change or harm the appearance of the animal in any way. The procedure is safe, inexpensive, fast and virtually painless for your pet. Microchips are not electric and cannot shock or harm your pet. Around the United States there are about 20,000 microchip scanners currently in use by shelters and veterinary clinics, so if your pet is ever lost, it can be scanned and identified.
