The Importance of Pet Microchipping

At Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital in San Jose, we understand that your pets are members of your family. The thought of any of your pets becoming lost or stolen can cause stress. You can take steps to keep your furry friend safe and help reunite with your pet if it ends up in an animal shelter or at a veterinarian’s office. Pet microchipping is just one of the many animal services you can find at  Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital.

Microchips Provide a Permanent ID

After the microchip implantation and registration, it gives your pet a unique identity that someone cannot alter. While tags and collars can be replaced or can fall off, and tattoos can be altered, microchips can neither be altered nor reprogrammed. A microchip lasts for the pet’s lifetime, and it never stops working. It has also been tried and proven to be safe and the most reliable way to identify your pet.

Protecting Your Pet From Being Stolen

There are people in the world who are not above stealing a pet. Sadly, this crime is not as rare as you may believe. Microchip implantation and registration can be used as evidence that you own the dog or cat in a court. A pet can only be transferred from one person to another through formal adoption paperwork thus, no one can steal or take your pet without your permission.

Get Professional Pet Microchipping Services in San Jose, CA

After owning a pet and bonding with him or her for quite some time, it can be devastating to that pet. At Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital, our veterinarians are here to keep your pet safe and retrievable through microchipping. If you have any questions on pet microchipping or would like to schedule an appointment, call us today at 408-227-1661.