Pet Microchipping in Tyler, TX
A microchip is one of the simplest and most effective ways to make sure a lost pet finds their way home. Premier Veterinary Hospital offers quick, safe microchipping with the HomeAgain identification system for dogs and cats.
Request an AppointmentWhy Microchip Your Pet?
Every year, countless pets go missing after slipping out an open gate, escaping during a storm, or getting spooked by fireworks. Collars and tags can fall off or be removed, but a microchip provides permanent identification that stays with your pet for life. Microchipped pets are far more likely to be reunited with their families than pets without one.
How Microchips Work
A microchip is a tiny device about the size of a grain of rice that is placed just under the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades. Each chip carries a unique identification number. When a lost pet is brought to a veterinary hospital or animal shelter, staff use a scanner to read the number, then look it up in the microchip registry to find the owner’s contact information. Microchips do not have a battery and are not GPS trackers. They work only when scanned.
The Microchipping Procedure
Microchipping is quick, safe, and similar to a routine vaccine injection. Most pets need no sedation, and it can be done during a wellness exam. Many owners choose to have their pet microchipped while under anesthesia for a spay, neuter, or other surgery.
HomeAgain Microchip Identification System
Premier Veterinary Hospital uses the HomeAgain microchip identification system. HomeAgain helps lost pets find their way home through its pet recovery network. Visit the HomeAgain website to learn more about its services.
Keep Your Registration Up to Date
A microchip is only as helpful as the information connected to it. Be sure to register your pet’s chip and update your phone number and address whenever they change. We are happy to scan your pet’s microchip at any visit to confirm it is working properly.
Microchips for Travel and Boarding
Many countries require an ISO-compliant microchip for entry, so microchipping is an important first step for international health certificates. A microchip also offers peace of mind when your pet stays in our boarding facility or spends time outdoors in Tyler’s parks and lakes.
HomeAgain Pet Recovery
Learn more about how HomeAgain helps reunite lost pets with their families on the HomeAgain website.
Pet Microchipping FAQs
What is a pet microchip?
A microchip is a tiny implant about the size of a grain of rice that carries a unique ID number linked to your contact information in a registry.
Does microchipping hurt?
Most pets react about the same as they do to a routine vaccine. It is quick, and anesthesia is usually not needed.
Is a microchip a GPS tracker?
No. Microchips do not track your pet’s location. They provide permanent ID that can be scanned by veterinarians and shelters.
What microchip system do you use?
We use the HomeAgain microchip identification system.
Do I need to register my pet’s microchip?
Yes. A chip is only useful if it is registered with your current contact information. Update it whenever you move or change phone numbers.
Can indoor cats benefit from a microchip?
Yes. Indoor cats can slip outside unexpectedly, and a microchip greatly improves the chance of getting them back.
Can you check whether my pet’s microchip is working?
Yes. We can scan your pet’s microchip at any visit.
Microchip Your Pet Today
Give your pet permanent identification. Call (903) 617-6072 to schedule microchipping in Tyler.