Microchips are responsible for the return of thousands of lost pets to their families every year.  At University Parkway Animal Hospital we perform microchipping on a regular basis. 

Microchips are small implants, about the size of a grain of rice.  The microchip is inserted subcutaneously (under the skin), usually in between the animal’s shoulder blades.  Each microchip has it’s own identification number, assigned to your pet and your information through the initial registration with the recovery service. 

In the event that your pet becomes lost, he or she may lose the collar that usually has identification tags with your information.  The microchip implant can be scanned at many veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and rescue programs.  Once scanned, your pet’s microchip number will appear on the scanner’s display, allowing the facility to contact the recovery service and obtain your information.

It is very important if you ever move or change phone numbers, that you contact your pet’s microchip recovery service right away to update your information.  When your pet is microchipped at University Parkway Animal Hospital, we will provide you with information regarding your pet’s specific microchip identification number and the recovery service that you will need to register with.