A pet microchip, no bigger than a grain of rice in size, acts as your pet’s personal identifier. Each chip contains a distinct identification number linked to your contact details in a national database. Unlike a collar or ID tag, it can’t easily fall off or be removed. Suppose your pet strays or gets lost and is found. In that case, the person who finds your companion can take them to a local animal shelter or veterinary office in Newhall or Santa Clarita, where microchip scanners are common. A swift scan of the chip by a veterinarian or shelter personnel and you can be contacted right away. Having a microchip for your cat or dog helps to ensure they will never be away long from their best friend.

Our veterinary professionals at Valley Lyons Veterinary Hospital conduct the pet microchipping procedure with precision and compassion. The microchip is gently inserted between your pet’s shoulder blades using a needle similar to those used for routine vaccines. This process only takes a few seconds, but it could have a lifelong impact on you and your cherished companion. Pet microchipping can be seamlessly incorporated into a regular wellness appointment, a vaccine visit, or during routine surgeries like spaying or neutering.

This is an important reminder that maintaining up-to-date contact information in the microchip database is crucial for the effective use of your pet’s microchip. Whether you decide to relocate to another town or change phone numbers, you must update your contact details. Being current in the national pet microchip database guarantees that your pet’s chip always leads back to you. Ask your veterinarian if you have any questions about how to update your information or whether your puppy or kitten is old enough for a microchip. We are happy to help!