Microchipping

Each year, thousands of pets go missing, and many don't make it back home. Many pets (especially indoor pets) don't wear collars or tags. Even if your pet wears a collar and identification tag, collars can break off and tags can become damaged and unreadable, so these forms of identification may not be enough to ensure your pet's safe return. Your pet needs a form of identification that is reliable and can't get lost, stolen, or damaged. A microchip is a safe, simple form of identification that can significantly increase the chance that your pet will return safely. Ask us about microchipping your pet today!

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Why it is important to microchip your pet?

Microchipping your pet is one of the most effective ways to ensure their safety and increase the likelihood of being reunited if they get lost. A microchip is a small, implanted device that contains a unique identification number, which can be scanned by animal shelters, veterinarians, and animal control officers. Unlike collars or tags, a microchip cannot fall off or be removed, offering a permanent form of identification.

Pets can slip out of the house, run away during stressful situations, or get lost in unfamiliar environments. In these cases, a microchip provides a reliable way for anyone who finds your pet to contact you. It’s especially valuable if your pet’s collar or ID tag is missing or damaged, which is a common issue.

Microchipping is also a straightforward, minimally invasive procedure that only takes a few seconds to implant. It doesn’t cause pain or discomfort, and there’s no need for ongoing maintenance. While it’s not a GPS tracker, the microchip is a crucial backup for ensuring your pet can be traced back to you.

In addition to offering peace of mind for pet owners, microchipping also helps shelters reunite lost pets with their families faster, reducing the time they spend in shelters. For pets with a higher risk of running away, such as outdoor cats or escape-prone dogs, microchipping is particularly important.

In short, microchipping is a simple, permanent, and affordable way to safeguard your pet’s future, giving you confidence that, should the worst happen, your pet can find their way home.

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We have taken our pets to North Airline Animal Hospital for years, and they continue to earn our trust with their knowledge, honesty, and compassion. The DVMs and their support staff have always given our pets the best possible care and been more than willing to answer the multitude of questions we have. It’s easy to tell that they care about the pets AND the people worrying about them.

• Robert

We love the staff at North Airline. They treat our dogs like they are family. We never worry about the care our dogs receive because it’s like they are caring for their own pets!!! We love this practice and will continue to recommend them to any pet owners in the area!

• April

Great vets, especially Matt Honea, at NAAH. Staff is also friendly and very caring which is all the better. Been taking my fur babies there for many years with positive results. Had to do an end of life for my older very sick mini schnauzer nearly a year ago. It was a very sad event but Matt with his very caring demeanor helped us through it. Good pet care is well worth any price that you have to pay. They are very thorough and highly competent, I highly recommend North Airline Animal Hospital for your pet care.

• William

The best staff and Doctors. They explained everything very patiently and clearly. I drove over a hundred miles because my Equine Vet recommended you. I was not disappointed.
Thank you

• Nancy

This vet clinic is top notch! My dogs are comfortable with all doctors! The doctors also treat each pet as if it were their own.

• Jenny

We love seeing Dr. Honea and his staff when it comes to our fur babies. They treat our babies as if they were their own. Our babies are in the best care here without a doubt. We have seen many different vets in the past, but we will never go anywhere else now that we are here.

• Jessi

This is the only vet that we have ever had that Dash can’t wait to get into their front door! He absolutely loves boarding there which makes us feel absolutely wonderful about leaving him there when we have to go out of town! So happy to have found this wonderful staff to take care of our pets!

• Maureen

I highly recommend the North Airline Animal Hospital for your pets medical needs. They have been treating our pets for about 13 years. They are courteous, professional and will always put the needs of you and your pet first. I can’t say enough about Dr Brent Green. He’s treated our Border Collie, Jax, for many years now. Recently, Jax became ill and as a lot of big dogs his age, needed to be put down. Dr Brent, along with his staff, was so respectful, good and loving to Jax and made his last hours and passing very comfortable. He is a special person and I will always be grateful to him for that.