Animal Talk
..by Palmwoods Veterinary Services

Protecting your Pet with a Microchip

Every week people bring us lost and injured cats and dogs that have no identification or clients ring to tell us that their pet is missing. Why does this happen so often?

Pets are either lost or stolen and the problem with collars and tags is that they fall off, are left off or removed.

The best for of identification and hence best protection against loss or theft is a microchip.

A special microchipping clinic will be held on Sat. 9th August 2- 4 pm in our Clinic. Please phone 5445 9500 and make an appointment.

A microchip is a small computer chip with a unique number that is placed under the skin of your pet. Once in place it cannot be lost, removed or altered for the life of your pet.

Chipping is not painful, the chip is simply injected under the skin, nor is it harmful to your pet.

Once your pet is microchipped it is registered for life on the Australian Animal Register.

All pets when taken to the pound and to vets will be scanned for the presence of a microchip. When found a quick call to the Register locates the owner, ensuring a quick and happy reunion for all.

Thousands of owned pets are destroyed each year simply because they lack identification.
A microchip could save your pet’s life.