The Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet vs. Traditional Tags

Losing a pet is every owner’s worst nightmare, and ensuring they can be identified and returned home safely is crucial. While traditional ID tags are a common choice, they have limitations—tags can become worn, damaged, or lost, making it difficult for someone to identify your pet. Microchipping, on the other hand, provides a permanent form of identification that cannot be removed or tampered with. A small chip, about the size of a grain of rice, is implanted under your pet’s skin and contains a unique identification number linked to your contact information in a national database. Unlike collars and tags, microchips offer a reliable and secure way to reunite lost pets with their families.

Microchipping adds an extra layer of security, ensuring your pet can be traced back to you even if their collar goes missing. Many shelters and veterinary clinics have microchip scanners, making it easy to retrieve your contact details and get your pet back home. 
 

If your pet isn’t microchipped yet, contact Pet Hospital of Redlands + Urgent Care for a lifetime of identification and protection. Visit our facility in Redlands, California, or call (909) 363-1617 today.