Arundel, ME
Pet Microchipping in Arundel, ME
Protect your pet with a permanent form of identification. Safe, affordable, and the most reliable way to bring your lost pet home.
Protect Your Pet with Microchip ID
Losing a pet is every pet owner’s worst fear — and unfortunately, it happens more often than many realize. In the U.S., only 17% of lost dogs and 2% of lost cats are ever reunited with their families. At Mann Memorial Veterinary Clinic, we offer safe and effective pet microchipping to dramatically increase the chances of a happy reunion if your pet ever goes missing.
Our veterinary team in Arundel, ME, recommends microchipping for all pets — including those who live exclusively indoors — because even indoor pets can escape in an instant. Unlike collars or ID tags, a microchip is permanent, tamper-proof, and lasts your pet’s entire life.
How Microchipping Works
A microchip is a tiny device — about the size of a grain of rice — that’s implanted just beneath your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. The procedure is:
- Quick: Takes just seconds to complete during a regular visit
- Safe: Comparable to a routine vaccine injection
- Permanent: Designed to last up to 25 years with no maintenance required
Each microchip contains a unique identification number that can be read by a handheld scanner used by veterinarians, shelters, and animal control officers. When scanned, your pet’s ID number links to your contact information in a secure database.
Important reminder: A microchip is only effective if your contact information is current. We’ll guide you through the registration process and how to keep it up to date.
How Microchips Help Reunite Lost Pets and Families
Collars can fall off. ID tags can fade. But a microchip stays with your pet for life. Microchipping is the most reliable and widely recognized form of permanent identification, helping to reunite more than 15,000 lost pets with their families every month.
Even if your pet never wanders far, unexpected events — like severe weather, fireworks, or a sudden escape — can separate you from your furry friend. Microchipping ensures that if your pet is found, there’s a way home.
Benefits of
microchipping include:
- Peace of mind knowing your pet has a lifelong ID
- Permanent protection that doesn’t wear out or fall off
- Quick, painless procedure during any wellness visit
- Increased return-to-owner rates through national recovery databases
- Required by many travel, boarding, and adoption services
Frequently Asked Questions
Is microchipping painful for my pet?
No. The microchip is inserted with a needle, similar to a vaccination. It takes only a few seconds and causes minimal discomfort — no surgery or anesthesia is required.
Does the microchip track my pet’s location?
No. Microchips are not GPS devices. They simply contain a unique ID number that links to your contact information in a database, which can be accessed if your pet is found and scanned.
When should I microchip my pet?
Pets can be microchipped as early as 6 to 8 weeks of age. Many owners choose to microchip their pet during spay/neuter surgery or their first wellness visit. It’s never too late to add this layer of protection.
What happens if I move or change my phone number?
You’ll need to update your contact information with the microchip registry. We’ll help you understand how to do this and remind you during regular wellness visits to verify your details are current.
Veterinary Services in Arundel, ME
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