Pets go missing, and sadly, many never find their way back to their owners.
A microchip is a simple, safe, and permanent way to make sure your pet can be identified if they ever become lost. Our team at easyvet Overland Park understands how much your pet means to you, which is why we recommend microchipping for all pets around Overland Park, KS. This tiny device can make all the difference when it comes to reuniting you with your furry companion.
Bringing in Your
Pet for a Microchip
Microchipping your pet is a quick and straightforward process that can be done during any routine wellness appointment. The small microchip is implanted between the shoulder blades of your pet. The procedure is minimally invasive and does not require any anesthesia or recovery time. Once the microchip is inserted, you will receive the information needed to register it in the HomeAgain® pet microchip database.
A microchip remains in place for your companion’s entire life. Unlike collars or ID tags, a microchip cannot be lost, easily removed, or damaged, making it a permanent form of identification. Whether you have a puppy, kitten, adult pet, or even an indoor companion, microchipping is highly recommended for all pets. Accidents can happen, and even the most cautious pet owner might find their pet slipping out the door or escaping into the neighborhood.
Microchips work to reunite lost pets with their owners.
If your pet ever gets lost and is found by someone, they will likely bring your furry friend to a veterinarian or animal shelter. These animal care professionals will look for a microchip. A microchip scanner picks up the unique identification number embedded in the chip. This ID number is linked to your contact information in a secure database, allowing the finder to contact you and arrange for your pet to be returned safely.
It’s important to remember that microchips are not GPS trackers and do not transmit your pet’s location. Instead, they serve as a permanent ID that helps your pet find their way home when they are brought to a facility equipped with a scanner.
One critical step for microchip effectiveness is keeping your contact information up to date in the microchip registry. If you move or change your phone number, please update your information so that you can be reached. This small task can make a huge difference in increasing the odds of a happy reunion with your pet.
Registering Your Pet’s Microchip with HomeAgain®
At easyvet Overland Park, we use HomeAgain® microchips. After your pet’s microchip is implanted, it will need to be registered on their website. This step connects the microchip’s unique ID number to your contact information.
Registering your pet’s microchip is simple and can be done online through the HomeAgain® website. If you need any guidance on how to register your pet, please ask us, and we will do our best to help.
Get a lifetime ID with pet microchipping in Overland Park, KS.
A microchip gives your pet the best chance of returning home, offering a level of security that collars and tags alone cannot provide. Even indoor pets can accidentally escape, and when they do, a microchip may be the only thing that connects them back to you. Schedule an appointment online to have your pet microchipped at easyvet Overland Park.
easyvet Overland Park provides pet microchipping for cats and dogs in Overland Park, Lenexa, Shawnee, Leawood, Grandview, Loch Lloyd, Olathe, and neighboring Kansas areas.
