Pet Microchipping
Losing a pet is every owner’s worst nightmare—but microchipping offers a simple, effective way to protect your furry friend from staying lost. Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital provides quick and affordable pet microchipping services to help bring pets home safely if they ever go missing.
What Is Pet Microchipping?
A microchip is a tiny radio-frequency identification (RFID) device—about the size of a grain of rice—that’s injected just under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. Each chip carries a unique ID number linked to your contact information in a national database.
Unlike collars or tags that can fall off, dog and cat microchipping is permanent and tamper-proof. Most veterinary clinics, shelters, and animal control agencies have scanners that can read microchips and reunite lost pets with their families.
Our microchipping procedure is:
- Fast and virtually painless (similar to a vaccination)
- Performed during a wellness visit or surgical procedure
- Registered and traceable through a trusted national registry
We proudly serve pet families throughout Los Gatos, Campbell, San Jose, Santa Cruz, and Monte Sereno with trusted, professional care backed by over 35 years of AAHA-accredited service.
Why Microchipping Matters
Every year, millions of pets go missing, and only a small percentage of unchipped animals are reunited with their families. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners, and microchipped cats are more than 20 times as likely.
Low-cost pet microchipping is a simple step that offers:
- Permanent ID that can’t be lost or removed
- Peace of mind when your pet is outdoors, boarded, or traveling
- Improved chances of reunion if your pet ends up in a shelter
Benefits of Pet Microchipping:
- One-time procedure with lifelong protection
- Painless and safe for cats and dogs of all sizes
- Nationwide database access for recovery anywhere
- Can be updated easily if you move or change contact info
- Often required for travel, licensing, or adoption
We also recommend scanning your pet’s chip annually to ensure it’s still detectable and linked to the correct contact info.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
The microchipping process takes just a few moments and can be done during any wellness visit or procedure. Here’s what to expect:
- We’ll confirm your pet’s ID info and discuss registry options
- The chip is inserted with a needle under the skin (no anesthesia required)
- We’ll provide documentation for registration and guidance on keeping it current
We’re happy to check for existing chips and re-register or update your information if needed.
Choose Safe, Reliable Microchipping in Los Gatos, CA
At Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital, we understand how much your pet means to you. We offer low-cost pet microchipping using only trusted brands and national registries to ensure your pet is protected wherever they go.
Our team combines gentle handling with decades of veterinary experience to make the process smooth, quick, and stress-free.
Book Pet Microchipping in Los Gatos, CA
Give your pet the protection they deserve—and yourself the peace of mind that comes with knowing they can find their way home. Schedule your pet’s microchipping appointment at Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital today.