Importance of Pet Microchipping

The Importance of Pet Microchipping

Few things are more heartbreaking than discovering that your family's favorite four-legged friend ran away from home. Perhaps it was that alley cat that kept taunting them all those months? Or maybe animal instinct overtook them. Worse yet, imagine the moment you have to tell your children that Fido is now gone.

The good news is that if your pet is microchipped, there is a good chance that this story could have a happy ending. If you need veterinary care or services in or around the Yorktown area, the professional and friendly veterinarians at Magruder Tabb Animal Clinic can help, including microchipping services.

The Importance of Microchipping for Your Pet

So many animals are picked up and taken to pounds every day, and it can happen for numerous reasons. From getting spooked to slipping off their leash or the urge to chase or run, it can happen to any pet, and unfortunately, it happens too often. The hopeful side of these situations is that many or most of these pets are found and taken in. The unfortunate part, however, is that many of these pets can't be identified, or their owners can't be found.

In many of these cases, pets lose their tags, while some house pet owners don't put them on their pets because they never imagine that their pet would ever leave the house. Then they do. In all of these scenarios, pet microchipping can be the answer and the difference in how so many of these stories end.

With a simple procedure, a microchip can be safely placed beneath the skin of your pet, containing unique information to identify your pet. A quick scan of the microchip will pull up the pet's owner and contact information, so owners and their pets can be reunited. Is your pet microchipped?

Contact Our Veterinarians in Yorktown, VA

Are you looking for a veterinarians near you? If you have questions about pet microchipping or need other veterinary care and services in the Yorktown area, then our pet-friendly and professional team at Magruder Tabb Animal Clinic can help. Contact us to learn more and schedule an appointment for you and your pet today.