Pet Microchipping in Highlands Ranch, CO
We offer safe, effective pet microchipping services to help reunite you with your pet if they ever go missing. Quick, simple, and virtually painless.
Permanent Protection for the Pets You Love
At Altitude Animal Hospital, we understand that losing a pet is every pet parent’s worst fear. Our pet microchipping service provides a permanent, reliable way to help reunite lost pets with their families. Quick, safe, and affordable, microchipping is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your pet’s safety and your peace of mind.
What Is a Microchip and How Does It Work?
A microchip is a tiny, rice-sized device that is inserted just under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. Each chip contains a unique ID number that links to your contact information in a secure, national pet recovery database.
When a lost pet is found and scanned by a veterinarian, shelter, or rescue organization, their microchip number is used to identify and contact the owner quickly. Unlike collars or tags that can fall off or be removed, a microchip stays with your pet for life.
Is Microchipping Painful?
The microchipping process is fast and virtually painless, similar to a routine vaccination. Most pets don’t even flinch, and no anesthesia is required. The procedure takes just a few seconds and can be performed during a wellness visit or alongside another service, such as spaying, neutering, or vaccinations.
Why Microchipping Matters
Each year, thousands of pets go missing, and many are never reunited with their owners because they lack permanent identification. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), dogs with microchips are over twice as likely to be returned to their owners, and cats are 20 times more likely.
A microchip significantly increases the chance of your pet returning home safely, even if they wander far from home or lose their collar. It’s a one-time investment that can make all the difference.
Key Benefits of Pet Microchipping
- Permanent identification that can’t be removed or lost
- Fast, non-surgical, and low-cost procedure
- Nationally recognized registration and recovery network
- Higher recovery rates for lost pets
- Peace of mind for you and your family
Ready to Protect Your Pet for Life?
A microchip is your pet’s best chance at a safe return if they’re ever lost. Let’s make sure they always find their way home.