Microchipping
Saint Albans and Charleston

A Safe Return Home

At Gateway & North Gateway Animal Hospital, we offer microchipping in Saint Albans and Charleston to provide pet owners with peace of mind and an added layer of security for their pets. Microchipping is a simple, safe, and effective way to ensure that your pet can be quickly and easily identified if they ever become lost.

What is Microchipping?

A microchip is a tiny, rice-sized device that is implanted just beneath your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. Each microchip contains a unique identification number that can be read by a special scanner. This number is registered with a national pet recovery database, which stores your contact information.

The Process

The microchipping procedure is quick and relatively painless, similar to a routine vaccination. It can be done during a regular office visit or while your pet is under anesthesia for another procedure. Once implanted, the microchip remains in place for your pet’s lifetime.

Benefits of Microchipping

Microchipping significantly increases the chances of reuniting with your pet if they are ever lost or stolen. Unlike collars and tags, which can break or fall off, a microchip is a permanent form of identification. Many shelters and veterinary clinics have microchip scanners and will check lost pets for a microchip, making it much easier to return them to their owners.

Registration and Maintenance

After your pet is microchipped, we assist you in registering the microchip with your contact information in a national database. It’s important to keep this information up to date, especially if you move or change phone numbers, so you can be contacted quickly if your pet is found.

At Gateway & North Animal Hospital, we believe in taking every possible step to keep your pet safe. Microchipping in Saint Albans and Charleston is a reliable and affordable way to protect your pet, giving you peace of mind knowing they have the best chance of coming home if they ever go missing.