Bringing a new pet into your home is an exciting time filled with love, learning, and lots of tail wags or purrs. One essential step every new pet owner should take is microchipping. At Pennsylvania Veterinary Care in Lansing, MI, we provide safe and effective microchipping treatment to help ensure your furry family member never gets permanently lost.
What is Microchipping?
Microchipping is a quick, minimally invasive procedure where a small electronic chip, about the size of a grain of rice, is inserted under your pet’s skin—usually between the shoulder blades. This chip contains a unique identification number linked to your contact information in a pet recovery database.
Why is Microchipping Important?
Even if your pet wears a collar and ID tag, these can be lost or removed. Microchipping provides a permanent form of identification that can’t be altered or lost. Veterinary clinics, shelters, and rescue groups routinely scan found pets for microchips, greatly increasing the chances of a safe reunion.
When Should I Microchip My Pet?
Ideally, your pet should receive a microchipping treatment as early as possible. Puppies and kittens can be microchipped as young as 6 to 8 weeks old, and it’s a standard part of pet adoption for many shelters. If your adult pet hasn’t been microchipped yet, it’s never too late.
Don’t Forget to Register
After your pet receives their chip at our clinic in Lansing, MI, we’ll help you register it with a national pet recovery database. Without registration, a chip is just a number with no way to contact you.
Visit a Veterinarian Near You
At Pennsylvania Veterinary Care, we’re here to support new pet owners with trusted care and guidance. Whether you’ve just adopted or you’re looking to update your pet’s records, our experienced team is ready to help.
Call us today at (517) 393-8010 to schedule your pet’s microchipping or wellness exam.
Your pet’s safety starts with a chip—and a veterinarian near you who cares.