Each year, thousands of pets go missing, causing heartache and distress for their owners. The anxiety of not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them home can be devastating. This heartbreaking scenario is far too common, but fortunately, there is a reliable, safe, and effective way to safeguard your pet and ensure they can be found if they ever become lost: microchipping.
At Montebello Veterinary Hospital, we highly recommend microchipping as an essential component of responsible pet care. A microchip is a small, biocompatible chip that is implanted just under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. It contains a unique identification number that links to a database with your contact information. If your pet is ever lost and taken to a shelter, veterinary office, or animal control, their microchip can be scanned, and you will be contacted right away.
Unlike collars or tags, which can fall off or be removed, a microchip is permanent and cannot be tampered with. This provides an added layer of security for your pet, giving you peace of mind that, should they ever get lost, there’s a reliable way to bring them home.
Microchipping is a quick, affordable, and non-invasive procedure that can be done during a routine visit to Montebello Veterinary Hospital. Trust us to help ensure your pet’s safety and give you the confidence that they are always protected.
Because we are a walk-in veterinary clinic, we suggest arriving well before our closing time to ensure your pet can be seen. We begin accepting sign-ins at 7:30 am.
Medical cases are accepted until one hour before our walk-in hours end.