Summerville Pet Microchip Identification
At Sweetgrass Animal Hospital, we understand that your pet is more than just a companion—they’re family. That’s why we are committed to providing comprehensive care that includes proactive safety measures like microchip identification. As part of our commitment to Summerville primary veterinary care, we strongly recommend microchipping every dog and cat to ensure their safety and swift return in case they become lost.
Each year, over 10 million pets are reported lost in the U.S., and tragically, most of them never make it back home. Studies have shown that approximately 90% of lost pets without a permanent form of ID are never reunited with their owners. Microchipping is a simple and highly effective solution to prevent this heartbreaking outcome.
At our Summerville primary veterinary care facility, we use the trusted PetLink microchip system. This tiny device—about the size of a grain of rice—is inserted just beneath your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. The procedure is quick, safe, and takes less than 10 seconds to complete. It causes minimal discomfort and does not require anesthesia. Once implanted, the microchip provides your pet with a unique identification number that’s registered in a national database along with your contact information.
If your pet ever becomes lost, animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and animal control officers across the country—and even internationally—can scan the microchip to retrieve your contact information. This increases the chances of a happy reunion, even if your pet is found far from home. It’s crucial to keep your contact details up to date in the registry whenever your phone number or address changes.
Microchipping is not a GPS device, but it is a reliable, permanent ID solution that works hand-in-hand with collar tags and other forms of pet identification. It’s one of the most valuable tools available to protect your pet and give you peace of mind.
As part of our dedication to Summerville primary veterinary care, Sweetgrass Animal Hospital is proud to offer microchip services as part of your pet’s routine wellness plan. Whether you have a new puppy or kitten, or an older pet that hasn’t yet been microchipped, we invite you to schedule an appointment today. Keeping your pet safe starts with a simple step—and we’re here to help every step of the way.