Microchipping in East Meadow, NY

Every year, thousands and thousands of pets go missing. Not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them back can be a helpless, hopeless feeling. It's a tragedy that happens all too often. But there is a simple, safe, and effective way to ensure your pet's safety and retrieval should they ever become lost. Microchipping is a standard procedure that implants a tiny chip underneath your pet's fur. It is a painless and relatively fast procedure, and is completely safe. This microchip is registered with your pet's vital information, and can be scanned by any veterinarian or animal shelter so that they can return your pet directly to you.

A microchip is a tiny electronic device, roughly the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted just beneath the skin, typically between the shoulder blades. The chip contains a unique identification number that is linked to your contact information in a national pet recovery database. The procedure is performed with a needle, much like a routine vaccine injection, and takes only a few seconds. No anesthesia is required, and most pets show little to no reaction.

When a lost pet is brought to a veterinary clinic or animal shelter, staff use a handheld scanner to read the chip. The identification number is then used to look up your information in the registry, allowing your pet to be returned to you as quickly as possible. Unlike collars and ID tags — which can fall off, break, or become unreadable — a microchip is permanent and cannot be lost or removed.

A microchip is only as effective as the information attached to it. Once your pet is chipped, it is essential to register the chip number with a national pet recovery database and keep your contact information current. If you move, change your phone number, or transfer ownership of your pet, the registry record must be updated to ensure the chip can do its job. Our team will walk you through the registration process at the time of implantation and can help you verify or update existing records at any time.

One of the greatest advantages of microchipping is that it is a one-time procedure with lifelong benefits. There are no batteries, no charging, and no maintenance required. Once implanted and registered, your pet's microchip is ready to work whenever it is needed. The peace of mind that comes with knowing your pet can always be identified and returned to you is well worth the few seconds the procedure takes.

If your pet has not yet been microchipped, there is no better time than now. Contact East Meadow Veterinary Center in East Meadow, NY to schedule a microchipping appointment.