One of the worst feelings to experience as a pet owner is a realization that your pet has gone missing. Only 17% of dogs and 2% of cats make it back to their homes—which can make it feel like you’ll never see your pet again if they get lost.
Whiskers & Tails Floyd Veterinary Hospital wants to encourage you to consider microchipping your pet, even if they live entirely indoors–because even indoor pets can escape and become lost. Unlike collars and tags, microchips can’t fall off and they serve as permanent identification for a pet’s entire life. Microchips are also rated for 25 years, meaning they never need to be removed or recharged during your pet’s lifetime. As a bonus, the microchips we carry have temperature reading capability, so your pet does not have to be subjected to a rectal thermometer at future visits!
Microchipping a pet is simple, relatively painless, and very affordable. Once implanted, authorities only need to scan the chip to locate your information. But remember: a microchip is only useful if your contact information is updated.
We believe microchipping is a safe and effective way to aid with pet recovery, however the microchip is not a tracker. A collar with up-to-date contact information and a GPS tracker are also helpful to recover run-away pets. To get your pet “chipped,” request an appointment online or call us at 540-745-3000.