Orangeburg, SC
Pet Microchipping
Losing a pet is every pet owner’s worst nightmare. Each year, thousands of pets go missing, leaving their families devastated. Traditional identification methods, like collars and tags, can fall off or become unreadable over time. That’s why pet microchipping is a safe, reliable, and permanent solution to help reunite lost pets with their owners. At Orangeburg Veterinary Associates, we proudly offer pet microchipping services to help ensure your pet’s safe return home if they ever become lost.
Pet Microchipping
The Pet Microchipping Process
At Orangeburg Veterinary Associates, our dog microchipping and cat microchipping procedures are quick and safe. The process includes:
- Microchip Implantation – A sterile microchip is inserted just under your pet’s skin using a small needle. The procedure is similar to a routine vaccination and causes minimal discomfort.
- Microchip Registration – After implantation, you will receive instructions to register your contact information with a national pet recovery database.
- Scanning & Verification – We will scan the microchip to confirm it is working properly and ensure it can be detected if your pet is lost.
Once registered, your pet’s microchip will be linked to your current contact information, allowing shelters and veterinary professionals to reunite you with your pet quickly.
Benefits of Pet Microchipping
Microchipping is a proactive and responsible step in pet ownership.
Some key benefits include:
- Permanent Identification: Unlike tags and collars, a microchip provides lifelong identification that won’t fall off or fade.
- Quick and Painless Procedure: Microchip implantation is fast, with minimal discomfort for your pet.
- Increases Chances of Pet Recovery: Shelters and veterinarians across the country use microchip scanners to identify lost pets.
- Reliable & Low Maintenance: Once implanted and registered, no further maintenance is needed.
- Internationally Recognized: Microchips meet universal identification standards, making them useful even for pet travel.