Microchiping

January 2012, Dr. Cherie Guidry, DVM

Microchiping is another very important service that we provide at Helping Hands Veterinary Clinic. It's an easy step that is often overlooked in our pets. According to Home Again, 1 in 3 pets will go missing during their lifetime. Without proper permanent identification, 90% of these pets will never return home.

A microchip is a small chip inserted between the shoulder blades just under the skin with a needle system. If your pet is lost and ends up at a vet or shelter, a staff member would scan the pet and a unique code would pop up. That code is linked to your own personal information.

At Helping Hands Veterinary Clinic we not only place the microchip in your pet but we also register the microchip with Home Again for you. Our cost includes both the implantation fee and the registration. We make the process hassle free for you! To make it even easier, we have also included microchips in our puppy and kitten packages.

I'm going to end with a little story. My friend had a dog named Zoe and one day Zoe escaped from her back yard. Within 24 hours Zoe was found and back home with her family all because she had a microchip that was scanned by a local shelter. This is only one of my stories.

I hope to see you soon!

Love,

Dr. Cherie Guidry, DVM