Why Should You Microchip Your Cat?

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In the unfortunate event that your pet goes missing, a microchip is a great way to identify your feline friend.  Microchips are identification tags used to help animal shelters and animal control officers reunite you with your cat.  Here are a few common questions that pet owners have about microchips.

Frequently asked questions:

How is it placed? – The placement procedure is simple and only takes a few minutes to complete.  The non-toxic computer chip (about the size of a grain of rice) is placed under the skin in an area that will not cause your cat discomfort.

When is your cat ready? – Health and stability are key factors in determining when your kitten is ready for a microchip.  Some kittens may be ready for placement as young as five weeks old.  Although the process is non-invasive, kittens younger than five weeks old are still very fragile.

How do they help with identification? – Microchips contain information regarding your phone number, home address and name.  Although the microchip cannot locate the current position of your pet, they can help identify the owner once they are found.

How are they better than identification tags? – Identification tags can become lost.  Microchips are a secure way to make it easy to identify your pet.  Animal Shelters and Animal Control Centers use microchips to quickly reunite owners with their pets.

No one wants to think about their pet going missing.  However, it is important to be prepared when accidents happen.  At Bregman Vet Group, we recommend that all pet owners take the time to provide their pets with a microchip.  We offer free microchip services for cats and dogs with any regularly priced spay or neuter.  Contact one of our Brooklyn or Long Island offices for details.