The Benefits of Microchips for Dogs

Microchips don’t only help people find their lost dogs, but also help shelters return their animals to their owners quickly. In addition to providing relief for pet owners, it provides relief for overcrowding animal shelters.

Dog Microchip

What is a Microchip?

A microchip is a small, electronic chip in glass that is the size of a grain of rice. They are not battery powered, but activated by a scanner that passes over the area and transmits a radio wave to activate.

How is a Microchip Implanted?

It’s injected under the skin using a hypodermic needle. The needle is slightly larger than those used for injection, but no more painful than a typical one. No surgery or anesthesia is required, a microchip can be implanted during a routine vet visit.

How Will it Help Me Get My Pet Back if they’re Lost?

It will help if the person who picks up your dog takes them to the shelter or vet to get scanned. Microchips are not trackers or GPS devices. Microchips store all of your information, so once the chips number is found the company will contact the owner of the dog.

Hundreds of dogs end up in shelters every year, and are rarely reclaimed by their owners. Increase the chances of finding your dog if they are lost by microchipping them.