Microchip Pet Identification

Microchipping has become a very popular and safe way to permanently identify your pet and you as the owner in the unfortunate case that your pet is lost.  Here at Roanoke Animal Hospital we use the most popular and nationally recognized brand of microchip pet identification, HomeAgain^R. 

Microchipping entails the placement of a small electronic chip the size and shape of a piece of rice just under the skin in the pet's neck area.  A needle is used to inject the chip.  This injection is comparable to a regular vaccine injection.  If your pet becomes lost and is transported to the animal shelter, the shelter will be able to scan your pet for the chip and contact you.  The scanner is similar to a scanner found in your grocery store.  We advise you to use this system of identification in addition to a collar identification system on your pet.

For additional information about protecting your pet with HomeAgain^R, visit their website, http://www.homeagain.com.