MICROCHIPPING
A Permanent Solution for Pet Identification
Microchipping provides peace of mind, ensuring your pet is always traceable, no matter where they roam.
Microchipping for Pets
A microchip, roughly the size of a grain of rice, is safely injected under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. This procedure can be easily performed during a regular consultation at Belmont Vet. The microchip contains a unique code linked to your pet’s identity, registered in a state-wide database, making it the most reliable form of permanent identification.
Microchipping Brings Lost Pets Home
Microchipping significantly increases the chances of reuniting lost pets with their owners and can be helpful in cases of ownership disputes. In some Australian states, microchipping is now mandatory for all pets.
If you change addresses or contact details, it’s crucial to update your pet’s information on the pet registry to ensure they can be easily identified if lost.
If a lost pet is brought into a veterinary clinic or animal shelter, a microchip scanner is used to read the unique code embedded in the chip. The scanner allows the vet or shelter to access the pet’s information in the database, including the owner’s name, address, and phone number, helping to reunite them quickly.
If your pet is not yet microchipped, contact us today to schedule an appointment. And if you find a lost pet, don’t hesitate to call us for a scan, so we can help reunite microchipped pets with their concerned owners.
