Veterinary Services
Pet Microchipping at West Main Animal Hospital in Medford, OR
West Main Animal Hospital in Medford, OR provides pet microchipping to help quickly reunite lost pets with their owners.
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Pet Microchipping in Medford, OR
Pet Microchipping in Medford, OR
How Pet Microchipping Works
A pet microchip is a small, electronic device about the size of a grain of rice. It is implanted just under the skin, usually between the shoulder blades. The procedure is quick, safe, and causes minimal discomfort-similar to a routine vaccination.
Each chip contains a unique identification number, which is registered in a national pet recovery database along with your contact information. When a lost pet is found, most veterinary clinics, shelters, and animal control facilities can scan for a chip and contact the owner using the registered data.
Benefits of Pet Microchipping
Pet microchipping provides several long-term benefits:
- Permanent form of identification
- Improves chances of being reunited if lost
- Quick and minimally invasive procedure
- No need for batteries or maintenance
- Nationally recognized and widely used
While collars and tags can fall off or become unreadable, a pet microchip remains active for the life of your pet and cannot be altered.
When to Microchip Your Pet
We recommend microchipping during a wellness visit, spay/neuter procedure, or as soon as you welcome a new pet into your home. Puppies and kittens can typically receive a chip as early as eight weeks old. Adult pets with no current microchip can be chipped at any time.
Microchipping is also useful for:
- Pets that spend time outdoors
- Pets prone to slipping out doors or gates
- Families who travel or board their pets frequently
- Pets adopted from shelters or rescue organizations
If you’d like to protect your pet with permanent identification, book appointment with our team to discuss microchipping options.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
The microchipping process at West Main Animal Hospital takes only a few minutes and does not require anesthesia. After placing the chip, we’ll help you register your pet’s information with the appropriate database. Keeping this information up to date is key to a successful recovery if your pet is ever lost.
Pet Microchipping Services at West Main Animal Hospital
As part of our preventive care services, we provide pet microchipping with support tailored to your needs. Our hospital offers on-site microchip scanning, convenient scheduling during routine visits, and a friendly, experienced veterinary team dedicated to your pet’s safety.
Book appointment today at West Main Animal Hospital in Medford, OR, to add microchipping to your pet’s care plan. We’re here to provide dependable, long-term identification services.
