A small microchip can help bring your dog home if he is ever lost or stolen
Microchip implants are a safe and reliable way for pet owners to locate their pet in the event it is lost or stolen. The microchip is a small transponder that, when used with a microchip registry service, can sends a signal that tracks the animal's location. These chips can work for up to 25 years, depending on the brand. In the event that it stops working, or causes some sort of medical complication, such as an infection, it may be necessary to remove it.
Instructions
1. Contact the veterinarian or animal shelter that inserted the microchip.
2. Ask for information on the microchip's brand and model, and where the microchip was inserted on your pet.
3. Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to have the chip surgically removed. Because this is a surgery, your pet may be exposed to anesthesia.
4. Keep the location of the incision clean. Reduce the risk of infection at the removal-site by covering it with gauze until it heals.
5. Contact the company with which your microchip was registered. If you do not complete this step, you may continue to be charged for its services, even though the microchip is no longer in use.
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