How Microchipping Can Help Reunite Lost Pets with Their Owners

Losing a pet can be an incredibly stressful and heartbreaking experience, but there’s one tiny device that significantly increases the chances of reuniting with your furry friend—microchipping. Here at the Animal Hospital of Humble, we’re passionate about helping pets and their families stay together.
 

What is a Microchip, and How Does It Work?

A microchip is a small, rice-sized device implanted just under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. It contains a unique identification number, registered in a national database along with your contact information. When a lost pet is found and brought to a vet clinic, animal shelter, or rescue, a special scanner can read the microchip’s ID number, linking your pet back to you.
 

The Benefits of Microchipping

• Permanent Identification: Unlike collars and tags that can break or fall off, a microchip is a permanent form of identification, providing lasting security throughout your pet’s life.
   

• Quick and Safe Procedure: Microchipping is a simple, safe, and quick procedure, similar to a routine vaccination. It doesn’t require anesthesia and typically causes minimal discomfort to pets.
   

• Increases Reunification Rates: Studies show that microchipped pets are far more likely to be returned to their owners. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs with microchips are more than twice as likely to be returned, and cats are over 20 times as likely to be reunited with their families.
   

• National Database Access: With many microchip registration databases accessible across the country, your pet’s information can be easily accessed no matter where they are found. This is particularly helpful if your pet is lost while you’re traveling or has wandered a long distance.
   

The Microchipping Process at Animal Hospital of Humble

At the Animal Hospital of Humble, we make microchipping easy and stress-free. During your visit, we’ll discuss the microchipping process, answer any questions, and handle the quick procedure for your pet. Afterward, we’ll assist you with registration to ensure that your pet’s information is correctly stored in a national database.
 

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Having your pet microchipped could be the difference between a prolonged search and a happy reunion. At Animal Hospital of Humble, we’re here to help you keep your family whole and give you peace of mind that, if the unthinkable happens, you have the best possible chance of being reunited with your beloved pet.
 

If your pet isn’t microchipped yet, contact Animal Hospital of Humble to schedule an appointment or ask about our microchipping services. Visit our office in Humble, Texas, or call (281) 812-1960 today.