Pet Microchipping in Farmington, NM
Every year, thousands of pets go missing, and not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them home can be a helpless feeling. San Juan Veterinary Hospital is happy to offer microchipping, a simple, permanent way to help bring your pet home quickly if they’re ever lost.
Book OnlineA microchip is a tiny electronic device, about the size and shape of a grain of rice, implanted just beneath your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. It stays there for your pet’s entire life, and the implantation procedure is as quick and painless as a routine vaccination.
Each microchip carries a unique identification number. That number, along with your contact information and details about your pet, is added to a national pet registry. Most veterinary hospitals and animal shelters have electronic scanners on hand to detect and read implanted microchips, so if your lost pet is found, it’s easy for staff to look up the chip and contact you.
Collars and tags can fall off or become damaged, but a microchip provides a permanent form of identification that stays with your pet no matter what. Combined with routine wellness exams, microchipping is one of the simplest ways to protect your pet and give yourself peace of mind.
Save yourself the heartache and stress of a lost pet. Microchips bring pets home. If you have any questions about microchipping or would like to schedule an appointment, call us at (505) 326-2205 today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is microchipping painful for my pet?
No, the microchipping procedure is quick and generally no more uncomfortable than a routine vaccination.
How does a microchip help reunite me with a lost pet?
If your lost pet is found, shelters and veterinary hospitals can scan the microchip to retrieve a unique ID number linked to your contact information in a national registry.
Do I still need a collar and ID tag if my pet is microchipped?
Yes, a collar and tag provide a quick visual way for someone to contact you, while a microchip serves as a permanent backup that can’t fall off or become damaged.
At what age can my pet be microchipped?
Puppies and kittens can typically be microchipped as early as a few weeks old, and it’s a simple procedure at any age.
Will I need to update my information if I move?
Yes, it’s important to keep your contact information current in the pet registry so you can be reached quickly if your pet is ever found.
Can a microchip be felt or seen under my pet’s skin?
No, the microchip is very small and sits comfortably beneath the skin, so it typically cannot be seen or felt once implanted.
How long does a microchip last?
A microchip is designed to last your pet’s entire lifetime and does not need to be replaced or recharged.