As a responsible and loving animal owner, you don’t want anything bad to happen to your beloved companion. Unfortunately, pets escape from homes, yards, and even vehicles every day. Despite your best efforts to keep your companion safe and secure, it’s simply impossible to completely eliminate the possibility of them ever getting away. If you ever do become separated from your pet, you are much more likely to reunite with them if you’ve had them microchipped. At VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center, we are here to help if you are interested in microchipping in Lawrence and the surrounding areas. 

How Microchipping Works

The name sounds high-tech, but microchipping is actually pretty simple. Each chip features a serial number, which is registered to an online account. The chip itself does not contain your personal information, nor does it act as a tracking device for your pet. 

When you bring your pet to us to be chipped, we will insert the chip - which is roughly the size of a grain of rice - under the skin between their shoulder blades using a syringe. It takes just a second and feels much like a vaccination. We’ll then provide you with information regarding how to register the chip. 

If your pet ever gets away from you and is brought into a shelter or vet’s office, they will be scanned for a microchip using a handheld device. If a chip is detected, the device will bring up the serial number, which can then be used to look up your contact information. As long as you keep the registration up-to-date with your current information, someone will then reach out to you to reunite you with your companion. 

Microchipping in Lawrence

For microchipping in Lawrence and the surrounding areas, choose VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center. The entire process takes only a few moments, and it can save you from hours, days, or even years of despair if your pet ever goes missing. Contact us today to learn more.