Cat and Dog Microchipping in Carmel, IN

Every year, thousands of pets go missing, but sadly, only a small percentage of them are returned to their owners. The main reason for this is lack of identification. ID tags and collars are beneficial, but they’re not permanent. Yellow Dog Veterinary Clinic is pleased to offer a pet identification method that IS permanent: cat and dog microchipping. With a microchip, the chances of a lost pet being reunited with their owner increase dramatically.

To schedule your pet’s microchipping appointment, call us at (317) 900-7723 to make an appointment today!

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Why Microchipping is a Smart Choice for Your Pet

Microchipping provides a reliable, permanent form of identification that helps protect your pet if they’re lost. Unlike collars and tags, which can be lost or damaged, a microchip stays with your pet throughout their life. This small step can help bring your pet back to you quickly, offering reassurance that they’re always identifiable.

How Does Pet Microchipping Work?

The microchip itself is a tiny device that’s about the size and shape of a grain of rice. Using a hypodermic needle, the chip is injected under the surface of a pet’s skin, just near the shoulder blades. Similar to vaccinations, the process is quick and simple and requires no anesthesia or surgery.

Each microchip contains a unique registration number that is linked to the owner’s contact information. Using radio frequency identification technology, this number can be scanned by a handheld microchip scanner, which is available at most animal hospitals and shelters in the country. Therefore, if a lost dog or cat is ever found and turned in to one of these locations, they can be scanned for a microchip.

How Successful Is Cat and Dog Microchipping?

The short answer is “very.” Having your cat and dog microchipped can dramatically increase the odds of a happy reunion, should they ever become separated from you. A study by the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association found that, out of 7,700 lost pets, the dogs without microchips were returned home 21.9% of the time while those with microchips were returned 52.2% of the time. The microchipped cats were returned 38.5% of the time while those without microchips were returned only 1.8% of the time.

Keep in mind, though, that a microchip should not be seen as something to replace your pet’s identification tag. At the very least, we recommend that all pets have an ID tag, but a microchip provides an additional form of identification that can increase the chances of a lost pet being found.

If you would like to learn more about microchipping or schedule an appointment to have your pet microchipped at Yellow Dog Veterinary Clinic, feel free to give us a call at (317) 900-7723.