New puppy? Between vaccinations, puppy-proofing, food bowls and figuring out where they’re going to sleep, there’s one small job that deserves a spot near the top of the list: Get your puppy microchipped.
Why is microchipping a puppy so important?
Puppies are curious, quick and still learning about the world. An open gate, unfamiliar noise or moment of distraction can be enough for a dog to wander away.
A collar and ID tag are important, but collars can break or come off. A microchip provides permanent identification that stays with your dog.
In South Africa, if a lost dog is taken to a veterinary clinic or animal welfare organisation, they can be scanned for a microchip. The chip’s unique number can then be used to trace the registered owner.
How does a dog microchip work?
A microchip is tiny — around the size of a grain of rice — and is implanted beneath your pet’s skin. The chip contains a unique identification number linked to the owner’s details on a database.
And here’s the REALLY important part: register the chip and keep your contact details up to date.
A microchip can’t help reunite you with your puppy if the database still has an old phone number or address.
When should I microchip my puppy?
Speak to your vet about the appropriate timing for your individual puppy — but don’t treat microchipping as something to worry about “one day when they’re older”.
The sooner your puppy has permanent, correctly registered identification, the sooner they have an extra way of finding their way back to you if they ever go missing.
That tiny chip does a very important job. 🐾
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