Pet Microchipping in Traverse City, MI
Secure your pet’s safety and peace of mind with reliable pet microchipping. One quick procedure can make a lifetime of difference.
Protect What Matters Most with Pet Microchipping
Losing a pet is every pet owner’s worst nightmare. At Oakwood Veterinary Hospital, we help you reduce that risk with safe, simple, and highly effective pet microchipping. This small, permanent form of identification dramatically increases the odds of being reunited with your pet if they ever go missing.
What Is Pet Microchipping?A Simple and Safe Way to Permanently Identify Your Pet
Microchipping is a quick, non-surgical procedure that places a tiny RFID chip—about the size of a grain of rice—just beneath your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. Each microchip contains a unique identification number, which is registered in a national pet recovery database alongside your contact information.
If your pet is ever lost and brought to a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or rescue, a simple microchip scan allows staff to access your contact info and get your furry friend safely back to you.
Is Pet Microchipping Painful?Understanding the Microchipping Process
One of the most common questions we hear is whether microchipping hurts. The good news is that the procedure is very quick and causes minimal discomfort—similar to a routine vaccination. No anesthesia is required, and most pets don’t even react to the implant.
For puppies and kittens, we often perform the procedure during a spay or neuter surgery to make it even easier. Older pets can be microchipped during a wellness exam or any regular appointment.
Why Pet Microchips Are So ImportantEnsuring Your Pet’s Safety
Collars and tags can fall off, break, or be removed. But a microchip is permanent, tamper-proof, and requires no maintenance after implantation. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), microchipped dogs are over twice as likely—and microchipped cats are more than 20 times as likely—to be returned to their owners compared to pets without microchips.
That’s why microchipping is one of the most reliable ways to ensure your pet’s safe return in the event of an accident, natural disaster, or unexpected escape.
Benefits of Microchipping Your PetKey Advantages for Pet Owners
- Permanent identification that lasts your pet’s lifetime
- Increases the chance of recovery if your pet is lost or stolen
- Safe and simple procedure with no anesthesia required
- One-time process—no batteries, no upkeep
- Accessible nationwide through vet clinics and animal shelters
Combined with a collar and ID tag, a microchip offers the best protection for your pet’s safe return.
