Microchips are essential in re-uniting you with your pet
should they get lost or stolen. A microchip is a small implant (the size of a
grain of rice) which is used to identify your pet by giving it a unique number
for the rest of its life. The microchip is inserted under skin at the back of
the neck and can be scanned to reveal your pet’s unique number. Microchips are
used to help identify a wide range of animals from cats and dogs to horses and
even some birds and reptiles!
Microchips are a fast way to allow the return of lost pets
to their owners as when handed in to any vet practice, rescue centre or pound
the first thing to be done will be to scan the pet looking for a chip. When a
microchip is found the unique number enables them to find an owners address and
contact details (on a national database) so that owners can be informed their
pet has been found. Having accurate contact details on a microchip is the only
way that an owner can be found, so when you have your pet chipped make sure you
fill out the form in as much detail as possible with as many contact numbers as
possible. Should you move or any details change, the microchip company should
be contacted as soon as possible so that the database can be updated.
Microchips can be inserted from a young age and are commonly
done at the time of initial vaccinations as a puppy or kitten. Here at Gibson
and Jones we offer a free microchip as part of our puppy and kitten packs. The
packs also include 1st and 2nd vaccinations, free wormer,
free flea treatment and health checks at both vaccinations. They can also be
placed when your pet is under anaesthetic for another procedure such as a spay,
castrate or dental.
We are happy to microchip pets here at Gibson and Jones so
either pop down during our open surgery (9am-10am and 5pm-6.45pm) or book an
appointment between 2pm and 4pm on weekdays.
With over 126,000 dogs being handled by local authorities
last year and 7,500 having to be euthanased as owners could not be located
microchipping really could save your pets life!
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