If you are like many pet owners, your pets are like members of the family. For some people, their pets are like children; ensuring they are safe and well cared for is of the utmost importance. Granada Veterinary Clinic is a full-service veterinary practice that provides emergency and routine treatment in Mission Hills, CA. One of the best things you can do for your furry friend is to get it microchipped.

The Benefits of Microchipping

The most obvious benefit to a pet owner who loves their furry friends is that if they should ever wander off, you will have a better chance of recovering them. Of course, there is never a guarantee, but if someone locates your pet and brings it to a vet or animal rescue, there is a good chance that it will have a microchip reader and they will scan your pet to locate your information. Once they have scanned your pet and acquired the number, they will contact you to let you know how to recover your pet.

How Your Pet Is Microchipped

The rice grain-sized radio frequency identification transponder is injected into the loose skin between your pet's shoulder blades. It is no more invasive than getting a normal vaccination. It is inserted right in the veterinary office and no anesthesia is required. The chip does not contain a battery and no power is required.

Privacy Concerns

Many pet owners have privacy concerns when it comes to microchipping. The microchip does not include your name or address or even your phone number. It contains an ID number and the company that provides the monitoring for your microchip will be able to identify the pet's owner by the number. The information is only available on a national pet recovery service database.

Contact Our Veterinarian in Mission Hills, CA

If you are ready to schedule microchipping for your pet, call Granada Veterinary Clinic at (818) 361-0125. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have about pet microchipping.