Pet Microchipping in Fanwood, NJ

A Simple Way to Protect Your Pet

Every year, thousands of pets go missing—and many never make it back home. At Fanwood Animal Hospital, we provide safe and effective pet microchipping to give you peace of mind. A quick, nearly painless procedure could be the difference between losing your pet forever and a joyful reunion.

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How Microchipping Works

Owner online registration is needed and should be regularly updated for your pet’s information to be on the microchip national database.

A tiny microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, is inserted under your pet’s skin.
Each chip has a unique ID number linked to your contact information in a national database.
If your pet is found and scanned at a shelter or vet clinic, you’ll be contacted immediately.

Keeping your contact information up to date is necessary to ensure that we can reunite you with your lost pet. Remember to update if change in address or phone number.

Benefits of Microchipping

Microchipping is one of the most effective ways to protect your pet and ensure they can be identified if they ever become lost. This simple, permanent form of identification offers peace of mind and greatly improves the likelihood of a happy reunion.

Permanent, Lifelong Identification

Unlike collars or tags that can break, fall off, or fade, a microchip provides a permanent form of identification that stays with your pet for life. Each microchip contains a unique ID number that links to your contact information, ensuring your pet can always be traced back to you.

Works With Collars and Tags for Added Security

Microchipping doesn’t replace traditional collars and ID tags—it enhances them. When used together, these forms of identification offer multiple layers of protection. If a collar is lost or removed, the microchip serves as a reliable backup so your pet can still be identified.

Quick, Safe, and Affordable Procedure

Microchipping is a simple and safe procedure performed right in our hospital. It takes just a few seconds, similar to administering a routine vaccination, and most pets experience little to no discomfort. It’s a cost-effective way to safeguard your pet’s future. Most commonly done during your pet’s spay or neuter surgical appointments.

Greatly Increases the Chances of Being Reunited With a Lost Pet

Microchipped pets are far more likely to make it home if they become lost. Animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and rescue organizations routinely scan found pets for microchips, making it easy to access your contact information and reunite you quickly. In emergencies or unexpected situations, this tiny chip can make all the difference.

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Local Pet Safety

Our team has helped countless families in Fanwood, Scotch Plains, Westfield, Plainfield, and surrounding New Jersey communities keep their pets safe with microchipping. It’s a one-time investment in lifelong protection.