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Is your pet's microchip up to date?

8/6/2018

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If you've ever lost your pet, you know that terrible feeling at the pit of your stomach that you'll never see them again.  Microchipping is the best way to make sure your pet makes their way back home.  
If your pet is already microchipped, is it up to date? Have you moved or do you have a new cell phone number? August 15th is National Check the Chip Day. Please review our commonly asked questions on Microchipping your pet and if you have not had your pet Microchipped, call today to schedule! Take advantage of our Microchip special during the week of August 13-17th, for $34.99 (HomeAgain Microchip registration and enrollment included)

Not sure where your pet’s chip is registered?
Visit the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool at petmicrochiplookup.org.

To update your pet’s registration, you’ll need your pet’s microchip number.
If you haven’t already created an account with the manufacturer, you’ll need to do that as well so you can access the registration in the future to update the information. Make sure all of the information, particularly your phone number(s) and address, is correct.

Can I track where my pet goes if they are  microchipped?
No, the microchip is not a tracking device. Only your veterinarian or a location with a universal scanner can scan your pet’s microchip.

Learn more about what a Microchip is and how it can be the best way to make sure your pet makes their way back home.

What is a Microchip?
A microchip is a permanent identification that can be placed just under the skin of your pet.  If your pet gets lost and is taken to an animal shelter or veterinarian, they will scan the microchip to read its unique dog or cat ID code.  Each ID code is unique to their owners name, address, and contact information so you can easily be contacted when the pet is found.  The best part is, it's affordable!

​How is it implanted?
It may sound "high-tech," but dog and cat microchipping is a simple procedure.  A veterinarian simply injects the microchip (which is about the size of a grain of rice) beneath the surface of your pet's skin between the shoulder blades.  The process only takes a few seconds and is similar to a routine shot.  Bonus: No anesthetic is required!  

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Julie Weber
8/8/2018 07:23:31 pm

Missy has been microchiped but dont know if it is still good. I wouldnt be able to get her down to check till the 18th. Can I still get her checked then?

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Kassie Bokker
8/9/2018 09:09:46 am

We can check to see if the chip is still there. If you would like to check your pet's registration, at petmicrochiplookup.org. If you have not created an account you can and update your contact information there.

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