{"id":2710,"date":"2020-05-01T19:02:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T19:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carevetdev.kinsta.cloud\/hoschton\/?p=2710"},"modified":"2022-07-05T19:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T19:03:20","slug":"understanding-microchips-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/hoschton\/blog\/2020\/05\/01\/understanding-microchips-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Microchips for Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve recently adopted a pet, you\u2019ll want to have them identified properly. It\u2019s an important step for your new companion\u2019s health and safety! Outfitting your pet with a microchip is the best way to make sure they\u2019re identified for a lifetime. Learn more about microchips below from your Braselton, GA veterinary clinic. <\/span>
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What\u2019s a Microchip? <\/span> <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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A microchip is nothing more than a tiny computer chip that contains an electronic number. That number corresponds to the chip manufacturer\u2019s database, where your pet\u2019s contact information is stored. The microchip is implanted under your pet\u2019s skin so that when your pet gets lost and is returned to an animal shelter or vet\u2019s office, specialized scanning devices there can read the chip\u2019s number to find the rightful owners. <\/span> <\/p>\n

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<\/span> <\/span> Pet identification microchips are not GPS trackers\u2014they do not let you track your pet\u2019s movement in real time. This kind of technology does exist, though, and you can find devices that allow you to track your pet if you so desire. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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What are the Benefits of Microchips? <\/span> <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The main benefit of a microchip is that it provides constant, secure identification to give you peace of mind. Your pet can\u2019t remove their microchip, the way they might be able to rip away or chew through a collar with ID tags. In fact, most pet owners use a microchip and ID tags at the same time for maximum effectiveness. <\/span> <\/p>\n

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<\/span> <\/span> Another great benefit of microchips is that they\u2019re cost-effective. You\u2019ll only have to purchase one for your pet\u2019s entire lifetime, and you might not have to purchase one at all if you adopt from a shelter organization, as these facilities sometimes microchip a pet before adoption. And if you get a new address or telephone number later in life, you don\u2019t need a new microchip\u2014just call the chip company to update your information. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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What\u2019s the Implant Procedure Like? <\/span> <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The microchip itself is housed in a tiny glass capsule, and this unit is inserted under the skin using a specialized hypodermic needle-like device. The procedure is virtually painless and only takes a moment or two, just like a regular vaccination. Your pet will barely notice! <\/span>
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How Do I Get My Pet a Microchip? <\/span> <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re ready to have your pet outfitted with a microchip, or if you have questions about the implant, call us. We\u2019re here for you! <\/span> <\/p>\n

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<\/span> <\/span> Schedule your pet\u2019s appointment with your Braselton, GA veterinarian.  <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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