Itâs national Microchipping Month, write about the benefits of microchipping â interview your veterinarian.
1. Itâll Help Bring Them Home
As previously stated, microchips have no tracking ability. However, they do provide the proper contact information so that almost any veterinarian or shelter will be able to identify and reach their owners. In fact, AKC claims that lost pets who have microchips are up to 20% more likely to be reunited with their humans.
2. The Contact Info Will Live On A National DatabaseÂ
All the info you register (phone number, address, email, etc.) will exist on a national database, such as the American Animal Hospital Associationâs Universal Microchip Pet Lookup Tool, so even if they imitate your gap year and try to go cross country, youâll still be able to find them.
3. Itâs PermanentÂ
Unlike collars or tags, a microchip canât be lost or broken. It canât be removed without the aid of a professional veterinarian. So if any shelter, rescue, or vet office finds your pup or theyâre brought to them, theyâll be able to bring them home.
4. Microchips Protect Against TheftÂ
No one wants to believe that people are capable of trying to steal your dog but, letâs be real, cuteness can come at a cost. However, if you find yourself in the unenviable situation of needing to prove ownership, microchips provide all the tools necessary. One scan from a vet and youâll be bringing your dog home.
5. Theyâre Quick and Relatively InexpensiveÂ
The whole procedure doesnât take more than a couple of minutes and costs around $50 on average. There may be additional registration fees depending on what service you use, but they similarly wonât break the bank. If youâre interested in microchipping your pet, talk to your veterinarian so you (and your dog) can feel protected.
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