Microchipping in Geelong West
Microchipping is a safe and permanent way to identify your pet. Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic provides microchipping for dogs and cats in Geelong West, helping reunite lost pets with their owners. A microchip is a small electronic device implanted beneath your pet’s skin. Each microchip stores a unique identification number that can be scanned by veterinarians, councils and animal shelters to access your contact details through the registered database.
How microchipping works
A pet ID chip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted beneath the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades using a sterile applicator. The procedure is quick, requires no surgery and is similar to a routine vaccination.
Unlike collars and tags, a pet chip provides permanent identification that cannot be easily removed or lost. Once your pet is microchipped, it is important to keep your contact details up to date with the microchip registry so your information remains accurate if your pet is found.
When should pets be microchipped?
Microchipping is recommended for puppies and kittens at a young age, but older pets can also be microchipped if they have not already received one.
Whether your pet lives indoors or outdoors, unexpected situations can occur. Gates may be left open, pets can become frightened during storms or accidents, and even indoor cats occasionally escape. A registered microchip significantly improves the likelihood of your pet being identified and returned home.
A simple step that provides lifelong protection
Microchipping provides permanent identification throughout your pet’s life. Combined with responsible ownership, regular veterinary care and up-to-date registration, it gives your pet the best chance of being reunited with your family if they become lost.
Our veterinary team can answer your questions, perform the microchipping procedure and confirm that your pet’s details have been correctly recorded.
Book a microchipping appointment
Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic provides microchipping services for pet owners throughout Geelong West, Geelong, Newtown, Manifold Heights, Hamlyn Heights and Highton.
You can also learn more about our pet supplies and food and preventatives to help keep your pet healthy throughout every stage of life. To book a microchipping appointment, please contact Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic.
