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A microchip is a simple and reliable way to help identify your dog or cat if they ever become lost or separated from you. Unlike collars and ID tags, a microchip is placed under your pet’s skin and provides a permanent form of identification.
At Erin Centre Animal Hospital, we provide safe and convenient pet microchipping in Mississauga for dogs and cats. Our veterinary team can implant the microchip, confirm that it can be detected, and provide guidance on registration and keeping your contact information up to date.
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A pet microchip is a tiny electronic identification device, approximately the size of a grain of rice. It is implanted beneath your pet’s skin and contains a unique identification number.
If your pet is found after becoming lost, a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or other authorized facility can scan the microchip to retrieve its identification number. The number can then be used to access the registered owner’s contact information through the appropriate registry.
We’re excited to welcome you to our veterinary care community. Whether you’re a new pet owner or transferring care, our team is here to provide exceptional service and compassion.
Pets can become lost unexpectedly, even when they normally stay close to home. A microchip provides an additional and permanent way to identify your pet if their collar or ID tag is lost. Benefits of pet microchipping include:
For the best protection, we recommend using a microchip together with a collar, ID tag, and current contact information.
At Erin Centre Animal Hospital, our veterinary team makes the microchipping process quick and straightforward. During your appointment, we can:
Microchipping is a commonly used method of permanent pet identification. The implantation involves a quick injection-like procedure, and some pets may experience brief discomfort at the implantation site.
Our veterinary team can explain the procedure and answer your questions before microchipping your pet.
Fast and convenient appointments for urgent and routine veterinary needs.
Prompt medical attention when your pet needs immediate care.
Routine wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and health screenings.
Safe surgical procedures and professional dental care to keep your pet healthy.
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Puppies and kittens can be microchipped at a young age. Many pet owners choose to have their pets microchipped during an early veterinary visit.
Microchipping early provides permanent identification as your pet grows.
It is never too late to consider microchipping your pet. Adult dogs and cats can also be microchipped if they have never had one.
If you are unsure whether your adopted or adult pet already has a microchip, our veterinary team can scan them to check.
Implanting the microchip is only the first step. The microchip’s unique number needs to be associated with your current contact information through the appropriate registry. If you change your:
When you choose Erin Centre Animal Hospital for pet microchipping in Mississauga, our veterinary team can help you through the entire process. We can:
Whether you have a new puppy, kitten, adopted pet, or an adult dog or cat, we can help you take an important step toward permanent identification.
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We understand you might have questions about sterilizing your pet. Below are some common questions and answers to guide you:
Microchip implantation is a quick injection-like procedure. Some pets may experience brief discomfort, similar to other injections.
No. A standard pet microchip is not a GPS tracker. It provides an identification number that can be read with a compatible scanner.
Yes. Adult dogs and cats can be microchipped even if they were not microchipped when they were younger.
Yes. A veterinary professional can use a compatible scanner to check whether your pet already has a microchip.
Update your microchip registration information whenever your contact details change. Keeping the information current is important if your pet becomes lost.
A properly implanted microchip is designed to provide long-term identification throughout your pet’s life and does not require a battery.
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We’d love to welcome you to our practice. Get in touch with us today to book your pet’s next visit.