Every year, thousands of beloved companions go missing. Collars break, tags fall off, and identification can become unreadable. At Northeast Animal Hospital, we believe every pet deserves a permanent ticket home. Pet microchipping is a safe, simple, and highly effective way to ensure that if the unthinkable happens, your dog or cat has a reliable way to be reunited with you.
A microchip is a tiny electronic device, roughly the size and shape of a grain of rice. It is not a GPS tracker; rather, it is a permanent ID that stays with your pet for life.
The process of microchip implantation is quick, nearly painless, and very safe. Our veterinary team places the chip underneath the skin between the shoulder blades, similar to a routine vaccination.
No Anesthesia Required: It can be done during a regular wellness exam.
Lifetime Durability: The chip has no battery and is designed to last the duration of your pet’s life.
A common misconception is that indoor-only cats or dogs don’t need a chip. However, even the most well-behaved “indoor pets” can accidentally slip through an open door during a storm, a move, or a delivery.
Collars can get snagged or removed.
A microchip is the only form of identification that can’t be lost, stolen, or damaged.
When a microchip is implanted at our Tallahassee clinic, you are provided with a unique identification number. This number is your pet’s key to getting home.
Most pets react no differently than they would to a standard vaccine. The needle is slightly larger, but the procedure is over in seconds.
No. Microchips use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). They do not transmit a signal and do not require power. They only provide an ID number when scanned by a professional device.
This is the most important part! You must update your contact information with the microchip registry company. If your information is outdated in the database, the chip cannot help you find your pet.
Give your pet the protection they deserve. Simple, safe, and effective identification that never gets lost or damaged.
Northeast Animal Hospital is a locally-owned, private veterinary practice serving Tallahassee, FL, since 1971.
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