It�s a terrible feeling to know that your pet is lost and on their own, but it�s an avoidable one. Microchipping pets is the best way to ensure their safe return in the unfortunate event that they become lost.
We know your pets are members of your family, and we want to make sure you stay together. We highly advise all pet owners to microchip their pets.
To learn more about how microchipping works, please contact us today.
How Pet Microchipping Works
A pet microchip is a microscopic integrated transponder roughly the size of a grain of uncooked rice: - Biocompatible Glass Encapsulation: Encased in surgical-grade, inert biocompatible glass, the chip rests safely beneath the loose subcutaneous skin between your pet's shoulder blades. - Passive RFID Technology: The microchip has no internal battery and emits no active radiation. It remains completely inert until an animal shelter or veterinary hospital passes a universal microchip scanner over the pet's back. - Unique Identification Number: The scanner energizes the chip, which transmits a unique 15-digit alphanumeric code. This number is matched against national pet recovery databases to immediately identify the owner's name, address, and phone numbers.
The Implantation Procedure: Quick, Safe & Painless
Implanting a microchip is virtually identical to receiving a routine vaccination: - It takes only a few seconds and requires no anesthesia or recovery downtime. - It can be performed during any routine outpatient wellness exam. - Many pet owners choose to have the microchip placed while their pet is anesthetized for spay/neuter surgery or a dental cleaning so they feel nothing at all.
Crucial Step: Registering and Updating Your Information
A microchip is only effective if your contact details in the national database are accurate! When you microchip your pet at Cimarron Animal Clinic, we assist you in registering the chip. If you move, change phone numbers, or update your email address in the future, remember to log into the database registry and update your contact records promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does microchipping act as a real-time GPS tracking device?
No. A microchip is a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) device that provides identification when scanned by a shelter or clinic. It cannot track your pet's real-time physical location like a battery-powered GPS collar.
Can a microchip move or migrate under the skin?
Modern microchips feature anti-migration coatings that bond with surrounding subcutaneous tissue fibers, keeping the microchip securely in place between the shoulder blades.
How long does a pet microchip last?
Microchips are designed to function for the entire lifetime of your companion animal without needing replacement or battery maintenance.