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It only takes a moment for a door left ajar or a startled reaction to a loud noise to separate you from your pet. Collars and ID tags are helpful, but they can slip off, break, or become unreadable over time. A microchip provides a permanent, tamper-proof form of identification that stays with your pet for life, dramatically increasing the chances of a reunion if they ever go missing.
Venetian Pet Hospital offers microchipping as part of our additional veterinary services in Stockton. Our team makes the process quick, easy, and virtually painless for your pet, giving you lasting peace of mind.
Our dedicated team is here to provide urgent, high-quality care for your pets—because they’re family and deserve immediate attention when it matters most!
A pet microchip is a tiny electronic device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted just beneath the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades. Each chip carries a unique identification number that links to your contact information in a national pet recovery database.
When a lost pet is brought to a veterinary clinic, shelter, or rescue organization, a handheld scanner reads the chip’s number. Staff then look up the number in the database to find the owner’s contact details. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, microchipped dogs are returned to their owners at more than twice the rate of those without chips, and microchipped cats are returned at over 20 times the rate of unchipped cats.
The implantation process is similar to a routine vaccination. A sterile needle is used to place the chip under the skin, and most pets experience only a brief pinch. No anesthesia or sedation is required, and the entire procedure takes just a few seconds.
Microchipping can be done during a regular wellness visit, at the time of a spay or neuter procedure, or as a standalone appointment. We recommend chipping puppies and kittens early, but pets of any age can be microchipped safely.
A microchip is only as effective as the contact information linked to it. After implantation, you will need to register the chip number with the manufacturer’s database and keep your phone number, address, and email current. If you move or change phone numbers, updating your registration takes just a few minutes online or by phone.
During your pet’s annual preventive care visits, we can scan the chip to confirm it is functioning properly and in the correct position. This simple check ensures the chip will be readable if your pet ever needs it most.
Our family-owned hospital believes that every pet in Stockton deserves a safety net. Microchipping is one of the simplest and most effective steps you can take to protect your furry, feathered, or scaled family member, and our team is here to make the process seamless.
Give yourself the peace of mind that comes with knowing your pet can always find their way home. Contact Venetian Pet Hospital to schedule a microchipping appointment or add it to your pet’s next visit.
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