In-Home Pet Microchipping
In-home cat and dog microchipping is an easy, stress-free, and long-term solution to find and identify your pet in case they get lost. Pet microchips last up to 25 years and remain permanently fixed as opposed to other identification methods like an ID tag or collar.
The Microchipping Process
One of our veterinarians can implant your pet’s microchip easily during a scheduled Wellness Exam, Vaccination appointment, or dental cleaning.
The Microchipping Process
Once microchipped, you can register your pet with your contact information.
The Microchipping Process
If you should become separated from your pet, any animal care provider can use a pet chip scanner to access your registration number and personal information.Should My Pet Be Seen By a Veterinarian?
This is one of the most common questions from pet parents, and with good reason, as it’s natural to worry about your pet’s health and well-being. Our quiz is meant to help you decide whether your pet should be seen for a video consultation, sick exam, or emergency vet clinic visit.
What Our Clients Say
Tricia and David White
BetterVet Boston
I have a cat that is a jerk at the vets. I decided to try BetterVet and I was extremely satisfied with them. They were able to calm my baby down, do an exam and insert a microchip in her. Very satisfied with in home service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pet microchipping?
Microchips are tiny transponders that can be implanted in your pet’s skin and act as identifiers. They are about the size of a grain of rice and can be inserted with a needle in a quick and relatively painless way (no anesthesia is necessary).
What are the pros and cons of microchipping your pet?
There are many pros to microchipping, including that it is a simple procedure that feels similar to getting a vaccine. A microchip can help reunite you with your pet and should last for your pet’s lifetime. There are very few cons to microchipping your pet, but it is worth mentioning that a microchip is not a GPS-tracking device. The procedure, while very safe, may cause mild inflammation to your pet’s skin at the injection site.
What are the side effects of microchipping your pet?
Microchipping is safe and relatively painless but may cause your pet’s skin to become mildly irritated at the injection site where the microchip was implanted.
At what age should you microchip your pet?
Depending on your pet’s history, we usually recommend waiting to microchip your pet until they are between 8-12 weeks of age. Our mobile veterinarians can coordinate microchipping with your Puppy or Kitten Wellness visits. We can also microchip adult cats and dogs during any home visit appointment.
How long does a microchip last in a pet?
Microchips are meant to last for up to 25 years, or the duration of your pet’s lifetime, with no need to be replaced.
What does microchipping do for a pet?
Microchipping your pet is a simple and painless solution to find and identify your pet in the event that they get lost. Studies show that 75% of lost, microchipped cats and dogs were reunited with their pet parents because of the presence of a microchip.
How does a dog or cat microchip work?
Each pet microchip contains a registration number, so anyone with a handheld microchip scanner can access your name and contact information. Like a collar, a microchip can be a good backup for pet identification in the event your pet gets lost and ends up at a veterinary office, animal shelter, or with an animal control officer. In fact, 75% of lost, microchipped cats and dogs were connected back to their pet parents because of the presence of a microchip.
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