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Microchipping

Microchipping

One of the worst feelings to experience as a pet owner is a realization that your pet has gone missing. Only 17% of dogs and 2% of cats make it back to their owners—which can make it feel like you’ll never see your pet again if they get lost.

Tylertown Animal Hospital wants to encourage you to consider microchipping your pet, even if they live entirely indoors–because even indoor pets can escape and become lost. Unlike collars and tags, microchips can’t fall off and they serve as permanent identification for a pet’s entire life. Microchips are also rated for 25 years, meaning they never need to be removed or recharged during your pet’s lifetime.

Microchipping a pet is simple, relatively painless and very affordable. Once implanted, authorities only need to scan the chip to locate your information. But remember: a microchip is only useful if your contact information is updated.

There are many different kinds of microchip services. At Tylertown Animal Hospital, we use BuddyID. Schedule an appointment to get your microchip implanted today. To activate the microchip you are required to go online to BuddyID – Official Pet Microchip Registry | When LOST is not an option. Get this one done!  800.434.2843 to enter the designated chip number provided by your doctor.