{"id":3232,"date":"2018-08-01T14:56:54","date_gmt":"2018-08-01T18:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3232"},"modified":"2018-08-01T14:56:54","modified_gmt":"2018-08-01T18:56:54","slug":"microchipping-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/microchipping-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Microchipping Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3233 size-full\" title=\"Fluffy dog running with a ball. \" src=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dupont_iStock-683333466_high-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Running Through Grass With Toy In Mouth\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dupont_iStock-683333466_high-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dupont_iStock-683333466_high-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>The movie <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeward Bound<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> details the arduous journey three pets (2 dogs, 1 feisty cat) make to reunite with beloved family. Part of the reason the story is so compelling is because each human and animal character is absolutely heartbroken about the unpredictable separation \u2013 and for good reason. The human-animal bond is so rich and nuanced, it\u2019s downright terrible when a pet gets lost or turns up missing. The good news is that microchipping your pet can guard against such a fate, and can facilitate a quick and easy reunion.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chipped and Ready<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before they are available for adoption, many pets are <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/services\/spay-neuter.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spayed or neutered<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fully <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/wellness-care\/dogs.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vaccinated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, up to date on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-heartworm-disease\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parasite prevention medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and microchipped. All of these things help towards placing a pet in a new home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are They Safe?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/pet-microchipping\/#more-3181\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microchipping your pet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the best things you can do to prevent permanent separation, but the practice raises concerns with some pet owners. The chips themselves are small. In fact, they\u2019re about the same size as a grain of rice. Additionally, microchips are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-toxic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encapsulated inside a biocompatible glass sheath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inert (they do not contain a battery source)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply keepers of information; they only transmit information when scanned<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good for life (they will not break, wear down, or expire)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not a replacement for a collar and ID tags, but chips help if\/when a pet loses their own collar\/tags<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microchips use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in order to work. Using radio waves and electromagnetic forces, they can transmit your pet\u2019s tag when scanned by a special microchip scanner. The scanner energizes the chip, the chip sends radio signals back to the scanner, and their unique number is revealed on an LCD screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, the Critical Part<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not enough to simply microchip your pet. Pet owners must register their pet\u2019s chip directly with the chip\u2019s manufacturer, and provide pertinent contact information. This information is entered into a national database.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your pet is ever placed in a shelter, they will be scanned. The number on the scanner screen is entered into the national database registry. The agency that runs the database will contact you regarding your pet\u2019s location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please be sure to update your pet\u2019s microchip information if your name, phone number, and address change in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inserting the chip is relatively quick, easy, and similar in sensation to a routine vaccination. It is typically placed in the back of the neck between the two shoulder blades. Located just beneath the topmost layer of skin, you may be able to feel it from time to time, but it won\u2019t move from where it was planted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microchipping your pet comes with numerous, far-reaching and significant benefits. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/staff\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our staff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Dupont Veterinary Clinic is happy to discuss this with you further if you have any <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/staff\/#contact-footer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">questions or concerns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The movie Homeward Bound details the arduous journey three pets (2 dogs, 1 feisty cat) make to reunite with beloved family. 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