Clinic
Location
Location
17404 Penn Valley Drive Penn Valley, CA 95946
- Mon - Fri:9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Sat - Sun:Closed
Emergency: MarQueen Pet Emergency & Specialty
9205 Sierra College Blvd #120, Roseville, CA 95661 916-757-6600
Becoming separated from our pet because they have become lost or have been stolen is every owner’s worst nightmare. Despite our best efforts to keep our animals safe, there are still occasions whereby our cat doesn’t come home, or our dog escapes our yard or slips the leash and runs off when we are out for a walk. While you will inevitably do everything that you can to get your pet safely home, there is no getting away from the fact that countless pets do go missing every year and sadly, not all of them manage to be reunited with their families. However, there is a service that can significantly improve your chances of finding your pet in the sad event that he does become lost – microchipping.
Pet microchipping is a minimally-invasive procedure that sees a microchip contained within a capsule inserted under the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades where it remains for the duration of his life. This microchip contains just one piece of information – a unique reference number that relates to an entry on the microchip provider’s database that contains your contact information.
Each microchip lays dormant until it comes into close proximity to a scanner. The
Most microchip providers let you decide exactly how much information you place on the database. These databases are very secure, with providers investing heavily in their
Understandably, many owners who have not come across pet microchipping before
No owner likes the thought of putting their pet through a painful procedure. Fortunately, implanting a microchip is virtually identical to a vaccination – it takes just a few seconds, after which your pet will probably be
Yes. Microchipping is a highly effective form of identification for your pet, but it isn’t designed to replace collars and tags. The latter
If you would like to learn more about pet microchipping, or if your pet is currently un-microchipped and you would like to make an appointment for this service, please contact our Penn Valley, CA office where our veterinary team will be happy to assist you.