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Pet Microchipping

Give your pet lifelong protection. We provide fast, safe Pet Microchipping and registration services to quickly reunite lost pets in Carpentersville, IL.

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Essential Pet Microchipping in Carpentersville, IL: A Lifetime of Protection

Losing a pet is a terrifying experience, and unfortunately, it happens to thousands of families every year. At Randall Oaks Animal Hospital, we consider Pet Microchipping one of the most important preventative measures you can take to safeguard your companion. This simple, non-surgical procedure provides permanent, positive identification, drastically increasing the chances of a happy reunion should your dog or cat ever become lost. We provide this vital service to pet owners throughout Carpentersville, IL.

How Pet Microchipping Works

A pet microchip is a tiny device—about the size of a grain of rice—that contains a unique identification number. It requires no battery and uses no power unless scanned.

Microchip scanning a young French Bulldog

The Microchipping Process:

  1. Placement: The chip is injected quickly and painlessly beneath the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades using a sterile needle, much like a routine vaccination. No anesthesia is required.
  2. Registration: The unique identification number is registered with a national database, linking the chip to your contact information (name, address, phone numbers). This registration step is critical for the chip to work.
  3. Scanning and Reunion: If your lost pet is found by a shelter, veterinarian, or animal control officer, they will use a specialized scanner to read the chip’s ID number. The national database is then contacted, and you are immediately notified.

Why Microchipping is Better Than a Collar

While collars and ID tags are important, they can break, fall off, or be removed. A pet microchip offers superior, lifelong security because it is:

  • Permanent: It cannot be lost, worn out, or intentionally removed.
  • Tamper-Proof: The chip remains safely embedded under the skin.
  • Globally Recognized: Microchips use international standards, making them readable by scanners in veterinary offices and shelters across North America and many international locations.

According to a study published by the AVMA, dogs with microchips were returned to their owners 52.2% of the time, compared to only 21.9% for dogs without chips. For cats, the return rate jumped from 1.8% to 38.5% with a microchip!

Our Expertise: Ensuring Proper Microchip Care

Pet owners in Carpentersville trust Randall Oaks Animal Hospital because we handle the entire Pet Microchipping process with precision and responsibility.

  • Proper Placement: Our veterinarians are experienced in ensuring the chip is placed correctly and comfortably.
  • Registration Assistance: We help ensure the microchip is immediately and accurately registered to you with the national registry, confirming all necessary paperwork is completed before you leave.
  • Routine Checks: During every subsequent wellness exam, our team will use a scanner to quickly confirm that the chip is still present and functioning correctly.
  • Local SEO: We remind pet owners to keep their registration information current, especially if they move within or out of the Carpentersville, IL area.

Ready to Give Your Pet a Permanent ID?

Pet Microchipping is a quick, safe, and inexpensive procedure that provides priceless peace of mind. It’s the single most effective way to protect your pet against being permanently lost.

Ready to secure your pet’s permanent ID? Book an appointment for quick and easy Pet Microchipping at Randall Oaks Animal Hospital in Carpentersville, IL, today!