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Pet Microchipping at Paws, Claws & Hooves Veterinary Center in West Richland, WA
Pet microchipping in West Richland helps lost pets return home safely by linking them to a national database.
Pet Microchipping in West Richland, WA
At Paws, Claws & Hooves Veterinary Center in West Richland, WA, we offer safe and effective pet microchipping to help reunite lost pets with their families. A pet microchip is a permanent form of identification that can be scanned by animal shelters and veterinary clinics across the country.
What Is a Pet Microchip?
Microchips are small electronic devices encased in a biocompatible glass cylinder. They are about the size of a grain of rice. Each chip contains a unique identification number linked to your contact information in a secure national database. Some systems may also store your pet’s medical details.
Pet microchipping is not a tracking device. Instead, it provides permanent identification that helps shelters and veterinary clinics contact you if your pet is lost and found.
How Is a Pet Microchip Implanted?
The process of implanting a pet microchip is safe, quick, and does not require anesthesia.
A trained member of our team will use a standard hypodermic needle to place the chip just beneath your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades.
Most pets only feel a brief pinch. There are no ongoing side effects, and the chip remains in place for life.
How Pet Microchipping Works
If your pet is found and brought to a shelter or veterinary clinic, staff will scan for a microchip. If one is detected, the identification number is matched with the contact details stored in the national registry. This allows for fast owner notification and reunification.
Microchipping significantly increases the chance your pet will be returned:
- Only 21% of unchipped dogs are reunited with their families.
- Over 52% of microchipped dogs are returned home.
- 38% of microchipped cats make it back compared to only 1% of unchipped cats.
Benefits of Pet Microchipping at Our West Richland Clinic
Paws, Claws & Hooves Veterinary Center offers microchipping as part of our comprehensive care approach. Our experienced team ensures a smooth, stress-free experience for pets and pet owners.
Benefits of choosing our pet microchipping service include:
- Fast and minimally invasive procedure
- Lifelong identification for dogs, cats, and other pets
- Improved recovery chances if your pet becomes lost
- Access to a national pet recovery database
- Guidance on registration and updates
Book appointment today to help ensure your pet’s safe return home.
Why Pet Microchipping Matters
Collars and tags can break or fall off. Pet microchips provide a reliable form of identification that stays with your pet for life. This is especially important during travel, natural disasters, or unexpected escapes.
When to Microchip Your Pet
Microchipping can be done as early as 6 to 8 weeks of age, though it’s commonly performed during routine wellness visits or spay/neuter procedures. Older pets can be microchipped at any time. It’s important to keep your contact information updated in the registry whenever it changes.
Book a Pet Microchipping Appointment in West Richland, WA
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Pet microchipping offers peace of mind and a higher chance of reunion if your pet ever goes missing. Contact Paws, Claws & Hooves Veterinary Center today to book your pet’s microchip appointment.