Pet Microchipping in Bellevue, WA
Every year, thousands of pets go missing, and not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them home is a heartbreaking feeling. At Animal Wellness and Rehab Center, we offer pet microchipping, a simple, safe, and permanent way to improve the chances of being reunited if your dog or cat is ever lost. A tiny chip is placed just beneath the skin in a quick procedure that is about as comfortable as a routine vaccination, and it lasts for your pet’s lifetime.
How Pet Microchips Work
A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and contains a unique identification number. When a lost pet is brought to a veterinary hospital or animal shelter, staff use a scanner to read the number, which is linked to your contact information in a pet recovery registry. Unlike collars and tags, microchips can’t fall off, fade, or be removed, making them one of the most reliable forms of identification.
Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet
- Permanent identification that lasts a lifetime
- Quick, safe procedure that doesn’t require anesthesia
- Greatly improves the chance of your pet being returned home
- Often required for international travel and health certificates
- Works for both indoor and outdoor pets
Keep Your Registration Up to Date
A microchip is only as helpful as the information connected to it. After your pet is microchipped, be sure to register the chip and update your contact details whenever you move or change phone numbers. Microchipping can be done at any age and is often performed during a puppy or kitten visit, a routine wellness exam, or while your pet is under anesthesia for a spay or neuter.
Pet Microchipping FAQs
Does microchipping hurt my pet?
The procedure is quick and causes only brief discomfort, similar to a routine vaccination. No anesthesia is needed.
Is a microchip a GPS tracker?
No. A microchip does not track your pet’s location. It holds an ID number that can be scanned to find your contact information.
How long does a microchip last?
Microchips are designed to last for your pet’s entire lifetime and do not need batteries or replacement.
Should indoor cats be microchipped?
Yes. Indoor cats can slip out an open door or window, and a microchip greatly improves the chance they will be returned home.
When can my pet be microchipped?
Pets can be microchipped at any age, often during a puppy or kitten visit, a wellness exam, or a spay or neuter procedure.
What should I do after my pet is microchipped?
Register the microchip and keep your contact information current whenever you move or change phone numbers.
Help Your Pet Find Their Way Home
Microchipping is fast, safe, and permanent. Call Animal Wellness and Rehab Center at (425) 455-8900 or request an appointment online.