Queen Creek Microchips for Vets at Revel Vet
How Pets Get Lost
According to the Animal Humane Society, one in three pets go missing in their lifetime. This is equivalent to about 10 million missing pets each year in the United States alone. Unfortunately, many of these pets aren’t reconnected with their families.
The reasons for this can vary, including pets getting lost during outings, escaping from the home due to factors like fear or curiosity, or even being stolen. Without proper identification, like microchips and tags, reuniting these lost pets with their families becomes significantly more challenging.
Cat & Dog Microchip Services at Revel Vet
Pet microchipping is a modern method of pet identification. It involves implanting a tiny chip under your pet’s skin. This chip carries a unique identification number. The unique identification number on the chip is registered in a national database with the pet owner’s contact details. When scanned with a microchip reader, this number is displayed.
According to a study conducted by Ohio State University, microchipping your pet greatly increases the odds of reunification. The return rate is 20 times higher for lost cats and 2.5 times higher for lost dogs.
Experience Fear Free Microchipping at Revel Vet
Although this isn’t an extensive, time-consuming procedure, a fear-free approach can make a world of difference to your pet.
Our Fear-Free certified team handles the microchipping process with utmost care to ensure that your pet remains calm and comfortable throughout their visit to the clinic. This approach not only simplifies the procedure for both pet parents and our staff but also minimizes the usual anxiety that pets often feel during veterinary appointments.
What To Do If You Find a Lost Pet
In the event you find a lost pet, it’s important to approach with caution. Move slowly and keep a safe distance initially to avoid startling the animal. Lost pets can be scared or disoriented, and sudden movements may frighten them further. If you have any fear or apprehension, do not approach as this can worsen the situation.
Keep in mind that direct eye contact can be intimidating for animals. Instead, use your peripheral vision as you assess the situation. Don’t forget to speak gently to the lost dog or cat. A soft, soothing tone can help calm the animal and make you appear less threatening.
Use non-threatening body language keeping your body slightly turned away from the pet rather than facing them directly. Make sure your body language is not perceived as aggressive. Blink slowly and keep your posture relaxed.
By following these steps, you can help keep a lost pet calm and improve your chances of safely helping them find their way back home.
Take a Photo
Take a photo of the lost pet as soon as possible. If the pet appears to be fearful upon approach, stay where you are to take the photograph. Use the zoom lens on your phone’s camera to obtain the clearest photograph possible.
Upload the photo to the Lost Pets pages, the Nextdoor app, and social media. There are often several “lost pet” pages that cater to a certain geographic location. Post the photo and a description of the pet to as many as possible.
Ask the Neighbors
Go door to door asking the neighbors if they’re missing a pet or if they know someone who is. If they say “yes,” ask them to describe the pet they’re missing.
Although we would like to believe everyone is fully honest, some pets are able to be sold for a significant amount of money and we don’t want to hand over a pet to the wrong owner.
Check ID Tags
If possible, check the pet’s collar to see if they have identification tags containing their pet parent’s information.
If you are unable to find any information on the ID tags, or they don’t have any tags, visit Revel Vet for a free microchip scan. Revel offers free scanning on any lost pets good samaritans bring in.
FAQs About Microchipping Your Pet
If you have never had a microchipped pet, or even if you have, it’s completely understandable to have questions. Any procedure can cause anxiety to pet parents, but fortunately, this procedure is simple and will help you be reunited with your loved furry family member should they ever get lost.
Will the Microchip Hurt My Pet?
If you have never had a microchipped pet, or even if you have, it’s completely understandable to have questions. Any procedure can cause anxiety to pet parents, but fortunately, this procedure is simple and will help you be reunited with your loved furry family member should they ever get lost.
The ease of the procedure combined with Revel’s fear-free commitment makes this process quick with little to no anxiety for your pet.
Do Microchips Come With a GPS?
A microchip is not a GPS tracker. It doesn’t provide real-time location data. It serves as a permanent form of identification, and remains functional even if collars or tags are lost.
Do Microchips Fall Out or Get Lost?
If you scan your dog at the location where the microchip was implanted and it seems to be missing, it’s often just shifted slightly. While there is a slim chance that microchips could become dislodged and fall out, this occurrence is extremely rare. There is a possibility that it may have migrated, but typically, it won’t have moved far from its original placement.
How Many Times Do Pets Need Microchipped in Their Lifetime?
Unless the microchip gets misplaced in the body, microchipping is a one-time procedure. Once the chip is implanted, it lasts for your pet’s entire life. This makes it a cost-effective solution for long-term pet identification.
Remember to register the microchip and keep your contact information up-to-date. This is crucial for the microchip to serve its purpose in case your pet gets lost.
Revel Vet is Queen Creek’s Premiere Small Animal Veterinary Hospital
At Revel Vet, microchipping your pet is a simple yet essential measure to ensure their well-being. This minor procedure could make a significant difference, enhancing your peace of mind by greatly increasing the likelihood of your pet’s safe return if they ever wander off.
We employ fear-free methods, using distractions to lessen discomfort, creating a soothing atmosphere with pheromones and gentle speech, and practicing gentle handling coupled with positive reinforcement to alleviate any stress your pet may experience during the procedure.
Secure your furry family member’s future with us. Contact the team at Revel Vet to book your microchipping appointment today!