Microchipping in Mesa, AZ
Microchip identification is a reliable and effective way to ensure that lost pets are reunited with their owners. By implanting a small microchip under the pet's skin, owners can rest assured that their furry friends can be identified and returned home safely. Don't wait until it's too late - microchip your pet today!
Why should I microchip my pet?
Microchip identification helps return an estimated 8,000 lost cats, dogs, and other animals to their homes every day. Pet ID chips are the most reliable way to reunite pets with their owners and provide peace of mind.
Microchip identification is the most reliable way to find lost pets and return them home with their owners. The procedure is safe, easy, and inexpensive.
Some owners feel that their pet doesn't need identification because they stay indoors, but in our experience, these are the most likely to become lost when they accidentally get outside. As separation from your cat or dog can happen all too easily, permanent identification by microchipping is critical. Every pet should have microchip identification as the procedure can be done at any age.
The small microchip (the size of a grain of rice) is injected under the skin between the shoulder blades of your pet in a relatively harmless veterinary procedure. The chip is permanent, lasting the whole life of the pet. Your information has to be registered with your bar code number so that you can be contacted if your pet ever becomes lost.
If a pet is found, all animal care facilities (shelters, hospitals, etc.) will scan the pet for a microchip using a special microchip reader that is simply waved over the skin. Once a microchip is found, a special hotline is called, and the lost pet is reported. The pet owner is then called immediately and given the contact information about where to pick up their pet.
Who microchipping is for
Microchips are recommended for every dog and cat, including indoor pets. Collars and tags can fall off or be removed, but a microchip stays with your pet for life. Shelters and veterinary clinics routinely scan lost pets for a chip, so a registered chip with your current phone number is one of the best ways to bring a lost pet home. It only works if the registry has your current details, so check them once a year and after every move. We can scan your pet at any visit to confirm the chip is still readable and the number matches your records. Puppies, kittens, adults and senior pets can all be chipped safely.
What happens at the visit
- We scan your pet first to make sure they do not already have a chip.
- The microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, is placed under the skin between the shoulder blades with a quick injection.
- We scan again to confirm the chip reads correctly.
- You receive the chip number and instructions to register your contact details.
When to microchip
Puppies and kittens can be chipped at an early wellness visit, and many owners choose to add it during Spay & Neuter surgery. Adult pets can be chipped at any visit. We are happy to scan your pet's chip during routine visits to make sure it still works.
Frequently asked questions
It feels similar to a routine vaccine injection and takes only a moment. Most pets react very little. It can also be done while your pet is under anesthesia for another procedure.
Register the chip number with the chip company's registry using your current phone number and address. Update it any time you move or change numbers. We can scan your pet to find the chip number if you have lost it.
No. A microchip is not a GPS tracker. It stores an ID number that a shelter or veterinary clinic can scan to look up your contact details.
Yes. Indoor pets can slip out through an open door or get lost during a move. A microchip gives them a permanent ID, alongside up-to-date Vaccinations and a collar tag.
Prices depend on your pet's needs. Call us at 480-986-9050 for a quote.
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