Microchips are a safe, effective permanent ID. Here’s why —

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Microchips are a safe, effective permanent ID. Here’s why —

September 18, 2014 by Little Creek Veterinary Clinic

Q: Is there a vaccine that will prevent my pet from getting lost?

A: Not exactly. But there is a simple injection that will help return your pet if it gets lost.

HomeAgain microchips:

Are safe – the chip is designed to be compatible with your pet’s body for a lifetime. Plus, all chips arrive in sterile applicators to protect your pet from infection.
Do not hurt your pet – they cause no more discomfort than a vaccination.
Do not require surgery – your pet can receive a chip during a regular visit to the vet; no anesthesia needed.
Do not slip out of place – HomeAgain chips use a patented Bio-Bond anti-migration feature to make sure the chip stays in the original injection site.
Last for the lifetime of your pet – there are no moving parts or batteries that wear out; just a unique code that can be read by a scanner.
Do not compromise your privacy – all HomeAgain chips carry a unique 15-character number/letter sequence; they do not contain your private information.

Are you ready to ‘chip your dog or cat? Contact us to schedule your pet’s microchipping appointment today.

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Originally posted May 14, 2012.

Posted in Pet Health | Tagged animal shelter, HomeAgain, lost pets, missing pet, permanent ID, pet microchip ID | 16 Comments

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