Microchipping

Pet Microchipping

It is important to keep your pet safe.

Microchipping is a simple, effective way to give your pet lifelong identification, increasing the chances of a happy reunion if they ever become lost. Dr. Walia provides affordable microchipping services for your beloved companion. This one chip can help your pet come home to you safely.

What Is a Pet Microchip and How Does It Work?

A microchip is a tiny device that is placed just beneath your pet’s skin. Usually, it is inserted between the shoulder blades of your companion. The process is quick and can be performed during a routine visit, dental cleaning, or simple surgery. Once implanted, the microchip remains safely in place for your pet’s entire life.

The microchip contains a unique identification number that can be read with a handheld scanner. Veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and rescue organizations routinely scan lost pets for microchips to reunite them with their families. Dr. Walia recommends microchipping for most puppies and kittens so that they will have a form of permanent identification throughout their life.

Registering Your Pet’s Microchip

After your pet receives their microchip, you will need to complete the registration process. This links your contact information to your pet’s unique microchip number. At Westgate Animal Hospital, we provide you with all the information and instructions needed to register your pet’s microchip correctly online.

Remember to keep your contact details up to date with the microchip registry, especially if you move or change your phone number. Keeping this information current ensures that if your pet is ever found, you can be contacted right away. If you have any questions about the registration process, just ask us. Our friendly staff can answer your questions or point you in the right direction.

Why Microchip Pets Who Already Wear Collars?

While collars and ID tags are a great way to give your fur baby a form of visible ID, they aren’t foolproof. Collars can break, slip off, or become unreadable over time. GPS collars have to be recharged to keep them working. Your pet could even escape from home without their collar on. A microchip adds an extra layer of security. Even if your pet’s collar is lost, they still have a way to be identified.

Microchipping provides a reliable form of identification that works hand-in-hand with traditional methods. It’s a simple step that offers long-lasting peace of mind for pet owners, helping to increase the likelihood of a safe return home.

Pet Microchipping in Tacoma, WA

Don’t wait until it’s too late to protect your pet. Dr. Walia and the staff at Westgate Animal Hospital can microchip your furry companion during most appointments. We will walk you through the process, answer any questions, and make sure your pet is protected with this essential form of identification.

Contact us today to schedule your pet’s microchipping appointment. Call our clinic to book your visit or inquire about same-day or walk-in availability.

Westgate Animal Hospital offers microchipping for cats and dogs in Tacoma, Pierce County, North End, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Lakewood, Steilacoom, Lacey, Olympia, Federal Way, Dupont, and surrounding Washington areas.