How many of you would consider microchipping your cat?

Microchipping is recommended for both cats and dogs as a permanent and safe form of identification. In some states it is compulsory at 12 weeks of age, or when they go to a new home. Unfortunately, many family pets are euthanased every day because they cannot be identified. Microchips cannot be altered and do not fade over time, whereas tags and collars can easily be lost. The microchip is injected under the skin between the shoulder blades and remains there for life, ready to be identified by a special scanner and your pet promptly returned to you if lost. Ask your vet for more information on microchipping.

I used to work in a clinic and many cats were microchipped.

This is not, however, a fool proof way for having your pet returned safely to you. Pets are still stolen, lost, even euthanized in shelters because not every vet and not every shelter checks for a chip or has the means to check.

With more and more pets being chipped, this will soon be as regular as a vaccine. Let’s hope sooner than later.

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