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Why should I microchip my pet?

Each year millions of lost and abandoned animals are taken in by animal welfare organizations across North
America, of these animals only 14% of the dogs and 4% of the cats (estimated figures) are ever returned home.
The major reason for failing to re-unite a lost pet with its owner is because the pets are unidentifiable.
Microchipping offers pet owners the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal
back to you, the owner. If you want to improve your pet’s chances of getting home in a lost pet emergency –
microchipping is your best option.

My dog always wears a collar and tags why do I need to microchip him?

Collars and tags may be removed or get lost and tattooing can become illegible over time - Microchipping is the
only truly permanent method of identifying your dog.

I have a cat – should I microchip her?

Cats are naturally curious and unpredictable, in the event that they are drawn away from the safety of their home
you need to give them the best chance of getting home safely. In the event that your cat does get lost a
registered microchip your cat’s best chance of getting home.

Does microchipping hurt the animal?

Animal microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and are typically implanted just beneath the skin between
the shoulder blades by your veterinarian. The process is similar to a vaccination and most animals do not react
when the microchip is implanted. Once implanted the microchip remains just beneath the skin for the rest of the
animal’s lifetime, a permanent form of identification.

What type of microchip does Santa Ana Veterinary Hospital offer?

We use AVID microchips. It's a small shot that insertes a chip (looks like a grain of rice) between the shoulder
blades of your pet. Any pet that is picked up and taken to any kill or no kill animal shelter, rescue organization, or
veterinarian, can scan for this device. If the scanner detects a chip, the ownership information is given out by
AVID, and you recieve a phone call that reunites you with your lost pet.

If my pet is found, how does the shelter know to contact me?

When a shelter finds a pet with a microchip they will call AVID. If the pet is registered with AVlD's recovery
network, PETtrac, the shelter will be given the owner's name. If the pet is not registered, they will be given the
name of the veterinarian who injected the microchip. Your veterinarian at Santa Ana Veterinary Hospital will
provide the owner's latest information.

What should I do if I move or have lost my pets AVID information?

If your pet is chipped and you have moved or lost your AVID information, it is listed below. Please call AVID to
update your information in their computer bank. You are also welcome to contact Santa Ana Veterinary Hospital if
you need any assistance.

Avid Identification Systems Inc.
3185 Hamner Ave. Norco, CA 92860-9972.
800-336-2843 or 951-284-1300 Fax:951-737-8967
http://www.AvidID.com Email:PETtrac@AvidID.com
Microchip ID For Your Pet
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