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Pet Permanent Identification at Mill Creek Veterinary Hospital in Walla Walla, WA

At Mill Creek Veterinary Hospital, we understand how important your pet is to you. To help ensure they can always find their way back home, we offer microchip identification, providing an added layer of security in case your pet ever gets lost. Collars or harnesses with tags are a great form of identification, but they can fall off, be wiggled out of or be removed. Microchips are implanted forever and ensure that your pet can be identified and returned to you.

Pet Permanent Identification in Walla Walla, WA

In a startling statistic, PetFinder reports that over 10 million pets go missing every year, with one in three pets experiencing the heart-wrenching event of being lost at some point in their lives. This dilemma is further exacerbated by an alarming figure in the United States, where an estimated 9 million pets lacking permanent identification find themselves in animal shelters annually. Regrettably, only 15% of lost dogs and a mere 2% of lost cats are fortunate enough to be reunited with their owners. The remaining majority faces adoption or, in unfortunate cases, euthanasia.
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The Role of Permanent Pet Identification

Given these important statistics, the team at Mill Creek Veterinary Hospital in Walla Walla, WA, strongly recommends pet microchipping as a reliable and permanent method of identification. The procedure involves injecting a microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, between your pet’s shoulder blades. This process causes minimal discomfort, ensuring your pet’s comfort and well-being.

Integrating Microchipping into Your Pet’s Health Journey

Microchipping is a valuable, lifelong form of identification for your pet. The microchip is implanted as a simple procedure and serves as a permanent means of identifying your pet. To ensure its effectiveness, it’s important to update your contact information whenever it changes, helping to ensure a quick and smooth reunification if your pet ever goes missing.

The Technology Behind Microchipping

Understanding the technology behind microchipping is integral to appreciating its efficacy. Each microchip contains a unique code linked to your pet’s profile and your contact information as the owner. Veterinary offices, animal shelters, and various other animal agencies, can scan this chip to access vital information. It is not only crucial to microchip your pet but equally important to complete the registration process and consistently update the microchip with your current details.

The Decision for Pet Owners

In a world where the unexpected can happen, providing your pet with a permanent identification solution becomes an act of responsible pet ownership. The simplicity and minimal discomfort associated with microchipping make it a sensible choice for every pet owner.

At Mill Creek Veterinary Hospital in Walla Walla, WA, we prioritize the well-being and safety of your pets. Our experienced team is dedicated to guiding you through the microchipping process, ensuring that your pet has a reliable means of identification for a lifetime.

Schedule an Appointment Today!

Take the proactive step today to safeguard your pet’s future by opting for pet permanent identification. It’s a decision that could make all the difference when it comes to reuniting with your beloved companion in times of need. Schedule an appointment today for microchipping.
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