{"id":205,"date":"2016-03-07T06:00:09","date_gmt":"2016-03-07T06:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/happypetsinfo.com\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2017-06-16T14:28:33","modified_gmt":"2017-06-16T14:28:33","slug":"microchipping-your-dog-or-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happypetsinfo.com\/blog\/microchipping-your-dog-or-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Microchipping Your Dog or Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having Your Pet Microchipped<\/h1>\n
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Microchipping is effective in finding lost pets<\/p><\/div>\n

The sad fact is that millions of dogs and cats are lost or stolen every year, and one in three pets will become lost at some time in their life. \u00a0Without proper identification, many of these pets will never return home. \u00a0One of the ways you can increase the chances of finding your pet, should he become lost or stolen, is to have him microchipped.<\/p>\n

A study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association confirmed the high rate of return of microchipped dogs and cats to their families and stressed the importance of microchip data registration.\u00a0\u00a0 Microchipping substantially increases the likelihood of a pet being returned home, as it offers secure, reliable, unique, and permanent identification.<\/p>\n

What Is A Microchip?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A microchip<\/em> is a small electronic chip in a glass cylinder and is about the size of a grain of rice. It does not have a battery and is activated by a scanner that is passed over the area of the chip.\u00a0 The radiowaves put out by the scanner activate the chip, and the scanner reads the identification number assigned to the chip.\u00a0 The unique, one-of-a-kind ID number shows on the scanner screen.<\/p>\n

The microchip is NOT a GPS device<\/span> and it does not track your pet.<\/p>\n

Facts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The microchip is permanent and will last the life of your pet.\u00a0 It cannot get lost.<\/p>\n

The implantation process is quick and relatively painless.\u00a0 It is very similar to a routine vaccination and is done with a hypodermic needle with a slightly larger needle.\u00a0 The average cost is usually $45-50 and any veterinarian should be able to do the procedure.<\/p>\n

Each microchip number is unique to your pet.<\/p>\n

The databases for microchipping<\/em> are national, so reunion is possible for your microchipped pet even it he has crossed state lines.<\/p>\n

Both dogs and cats should be microchipped.<\/p>\n

You should not be concerned about your privacy when registering the microchip information into the database.\u00a0 The only information about you is what you choose to provide, and there are protections in place for your privacy and security.
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