
Microchipping is a very safe, reliable form of permanent identification that could help reunite you with a lost pet. If your pet escapes, any veterinary hospital, animal shelter, or animal control officer can scan your pet and immediately have an ID number linked to your contact information. This quick and simple process can be performed at a spay/neuter, or in the exam room during a routine appointment. Although it is most commonly done at a young age, it is never too late to consider microchipping your pet. In the stressful event of an escaped pet, don’t rely solely on collars and tags. A microchip significantly increases the chance of your lost pet getting back home.