11/07/2024
Pet parents, have you checked your furry pet's microchip lately? During your pet’s annual vet visit, it’s essential to confirm that their chip is working and that all contact information is up-to-date. A quick check can make all the difference in bringing your beloved pet home safely if they ever get lost.
For dogs who are known escape artists or tend to get out of open doors, we also encourage you to look into Wi-Fi collars options. GPS collars can send a notification to your phone if your pet leaves their safe area and allow you to track them on Google Maps with just a 3-second delay. At Winston-Salem Dog Care, we currently use Fi collars to keep our own pets safe and sound.
Stay proactive and keep your pets protected! 🏡❤️ "
This is an X-ray of a dog’s bent front leg. See that tiny white spec? That’s a microchip! It has migrated down the leg....far from where it was inserted, between the dog’s shoulders. This is actually quite common.....
When lost pets are scanned, the entire body SHOULD be scanned to catch any that have migrated. But, as an owner, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AT THEIR YEARLY VET EXAM, to ask for a quick scan to make sure that: (1) the chip is still working, (2) the location of the chip is good, and (3) that the chip info is correct.
Remember microchips save lives and reunite families with their pet.... just have it checked regularly!