Microchipping

Thousands of pets become lost every day, and pet microchipping provides the most reliable method to reunite these lost animals with their owners. At Veterinaire Pet Care, we offer professional pet microchipping services that are safe, affordable, and virtually painless for your beloved companion.

How Pet Microchipping Works

The microchip used in pet microchipping is approximately the size of a grain of rice. It contains a tiny metallic identification code surrounded by an inert, biocompatible membrane that makes it non-reactive when placed under your pet’s skin. The microchip is injected between the shoulder blades using a specialized syringe. Although the needle is slightly larger than those used for vaccinations, most pets experience minimal discomfort—similar to receiving a routine injection.

Once implanted, the microchip remains in place for your pet’s lifetime. At Veterinaire Pet Care, we register your microchip immediately after implantation, ensuring your contact information is properly associated with your pet’s unique identification number in the national database.

Recovery of Lost Pets

If your pet becomes lost, animal care facilities—including shelters, veterinary hospitals, and animal control agencies—will scan your pet for a microchip using a special microchip reader that is simply waved over the skin. These scanners are highly reliable and straightforward to operate.

When a microchip is detected, staff contact a central registry hotline to report the found pet. The database operator then immediately notifies you with information about where to retrieve your pet. This efficient system works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help reunite lost pets with their families.

Why Every Pet Needs Microchipping

Some pet owners believe their pets don’t need identification because they never leave the house. However, in our experience, these “indoor-only” pets are often the most vulnerable when they accidentally escape, as they lack outdoor experience and survival skills.

Consider these important benefits of pet microchipping:

  • Permanent identification that cannot be removed, altered, or become illegible
  • One-time procedure that lasts your pet’s lifetime
  • No maintenance or batteries required
  • Increased chances of reunion if your pet becomes lost
  • Required for international pet travel in many countries
  • Sometimes required by homeowner’s insurance policies

Industry figures show that approximately 8,000 pets are located and returned home each day because of microchip identification. Since separation from your pet can happen unexpectedly, permanent identification through pet microchipping is crucial for their safety.

Contact Veterinaire Pet Care today at (201) 839-6939 to schedule a pet microchipping appointment and provide your pet with lifelong protection.