Microchipping

Microchipping: Peace of Mind for Pet Owners

At Locust Grove Veterinary Clinic, we offer microchipping for dogs and cats in Locust Grove, VA, Culpeper, VA and Spotsylvania County, providing a safe, permanent way to identify your pet. Microchips greatly increase the chances of reuniting lost pets with their families, giving owners peace of mind.

Even well-trained or indoor pets can escape during storms, fireworks, or other stressful situations. Pets may run away out of fear, confusion, or curiosity, and collars or tags can be removed or fall off. Microchipping provides a lifetime form of identification giving your pet the best chance of returning home to you safely.

How Microchipping Works

Microchipping is a quick, safe procedure that involves inserting a small electronic chip under your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. The chip contains a unique ID number that is registered in a national database along with your contact information. The process causes minimal discomfort, is done in just a few seconds, and provides lifetime protection.

Maintaining your current contact information in the microchip registry is also important and helps to ensure a quick reunion if your pet is ever lost.