Pet Microchipping
A small microchip can be embedded into your pet's upper back right between the shoulder blades. If your dog or cat is ever found by anyone, your pet can be brought to a veterinarian or animal hospital that can scan the chip and retrieve your personal data. This information helps reunite pets with their owners, even if your address isn't on your pet's tag or if your pet's collar falls off. With a microchip, our Oakdale veterinarian at St. Francis Hospital for Animals will have your contact information in seconds.
Does Microchipping Hurt Your Pet?
A needle is used to implant the microchip, and the microchip is about the size of a grain of rice. The only pain your pet feels is the needle prick much like when he or she gets vaccinations. The chip itself does not bother the pet once it has been implanted.
Is Microchipping a Serious Surgery?
There are no scalpels used in microchipping, so it is not surgery. There is a needle used in this procedure to introduce the tiny microchip into your pet. There is no downtime needed and no recovery period. Your pet will not have to be sedated for the microchipping procedure.
Getting Your Pet Microchipped in Oakdale, NY
If you are ready for your dog or cat to be microchipped for his or her safety, call us today to make an appointment. Have peace of mind knowing that if your furry friend gets lost, he or she will have another layer of security if the collar becomes misplaced. Our Oakdale animal hospital is here to make sure your pet finds his or her way back to you. Call St. Francis Hospital for Animals today at (631) 567-1359 to schedule an appointment.