Microchipping

Pet microchips are small, electronic chips that serve as a form of identification for your pet. These chips are approximately the size of a grain of rice, and in the event that your pet is lost, they can be scanned by any rescue organization, animal control officer, or veterinary hospital in order to obtain your pet’s identification number. This number is then used to obtain your contact information so you can be reunited with your pet. Because of its small size, a microchip can be implanted under your pet’s skin using a hypodermic needle, so no surgery or anesthesia is needed for implantation. This means that a microchip can be placed at any time in your pet’s life, including at routine vet visits. This technology is responsible for the return of thousands of lost pets to their owners every year, which makes it a minimally invasive way to improve your chances of being reunited with your pet if he or she is lost. It also allows your pet to travel internationally if the need arises.

To get your pet “chipped”, request an appointment online or call us at 617-332-7030.