Protect Your Pet From Being Lost Or Stolen

If you are worried about losing your pet, new technology allows for safe microchips implants for your pet in the place of, or in addition to the classic dog tags.

Microchips are an excellent option for a form of pet identification and protection, and are rapidly becoming popular with pet owners throughout the country. The microchip has a specific identification number that allows shelters and humane societies get in touch with the missing pet’s owner. On cats and dogs, the microchip is placed in the fleshy part between the shoulder blades on their back. They cannot feel the microchip, and once it is in, it should give them no problems.

What kind of animals can be microchipped? Almost any animal! The most common uses are dogs, cats, birds, horses (other livestock, such as pigs, sheep, or cows), and even fish! Many farmers or animal breeders microchip their animals as an easy form of identification; this takes the place of branding or tagging.

With hurricane Katrina many pets were misplaced and lost their homes. With the aid of a microchip, thousands of pets have been reunited with their loving families. Microchips are safe, beneficial, and the cost is definitely worth the security of knowing your pet has a chance of being found should they become lost.