5 Reasons To Microchip Your Pet

1. Even the most responsible owners run the risk of an escapee.

Maintenance man leaves the door open, a rip in the screen, slipped collars... pets looking for an adventure can find a way to get out and about!

2. Permanent, positive identification.

ID tags are great and should be on every pet. However, microchips take identification a step further as they do not fall off, wear out, or get scratched up like tags and collars can. Plus, the alphanumeric code is unique to your pet. All veterinary clinics and shelters in the United States (and many other countries) have universal scanners that read these codes regardless of brand. An international database then matches you with your pet.

3. 24-Hour Recovery

Even if at 3 a.m., your dog has run her electric fence and a stranger picks her up miles away (I speak from experience), HomeAgain will connect you and the Good Samaritan via phone, email, your designated emergency contact, or our hospital for quick recovery.

4. Registration Perks

When your pet is microchipped in our hospital, you are automatically signed up for a year of extra perks including: Lost pet alerts sent to local clinics, shelters, and PetRescuers. Lost pet posters to download and distribute. ASPCA emergency hotline membership . $3000 lost pet medical insurance.

5. It’s Fast, Easy, and Relatively Inexpensive!

Microchips have a silicone casing about the size of a grain of rice that is injected under your pet’s skin, between the shoulder blades. The procedure is virtually painless and is much like a vaccination. Anti-migration technology keeps the chip in place so it is easily found by a scanner. Your pet can be microchipped at any time, just call ahead to let us know you’re coming and we can have you in and out typically in 10 minutes. Best part is, it’s probably not as expensive as you think! $44.00 covers the injection, lifetime registration, and 1 year of extra perks!

Daniel Island Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary clinic located in Charleston, SC on Daniel Island. They focus on general medicine and wellness including surgery, dentistry, radiology, and emergency care for dogs, cats, and small mammals. Teri Macklin, of Island Dog Cuts, provides grooming for dogs and cats in the facility. Their team is dedicated to personalized patient care and friendly client service.