Permanent Identification for Lifelong Peace of Mind
Pet Microchipping in Collinsville, IL
Losing a pet is every owner’s worst fear. A collar and tag can help—but they can also fall off. Microchipping provides a permanent, reliable form of identification that significantly increases the chances of a lost pet being reunited with their family. At Davis Pet Hospital in Collinsville, IL, we offer quick, safe, and affordable microchipping for dogs and cats as part of our commitment to keeping pets protected for life.
What Is a Microchip?
A microchip is a tiny device—about the size of a grain of rice—implanted just under your pet’s skin, typically between the shoulder blades. Each chip contains a unique identification number linked to your contact information in a national pet recovery database. If your pet is ever found and scanned at a veterinary clinic or animal shelter, your information is immediately retrieved, allowing you to be contacted quickly.
Why Microchipping Matters
Even the most careful pet owners can experience a moment when a door is left open or a leash slips free.
Permanent ID
Unlike tags or collars, a microchip can’t be removed or lost.
Quick Reunions
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely, and microchipped cats are over twenty times more likely, to be returned to their owners.
Simple and Affordable
The procedure is quick, similar to a routine vaccination, and provides lifetime protection.
What to Expect During the Procedure
Microchipping is simple, safe, and requires no anesthesia. A veterinarian inserts the chip with a sterile syringe—much like a vaccine injection—during a regular appointment or while your pet is under anesthesia for another procedure, such as a spay or neuter. We’ll register your pet’s chip with your contact information and explain how to keep that information up to date over time.
Keep Your Pet Safe for Life
A microchip provides security that lasts a lifetime. Schedule your pet’s microchipping appointment at Davis Pet Hospital in Collinsville, IL, or ask our team to include microchipping during your next visit.
All Services at Davis Pet Hospital
Pet Wellness Exams
Pet Spay & Neuter
Pet Microchipping
Pet Nutritional Counseling
Senior Pet Care
Pet Anal Gland Expression
Cat-Friendly Handling
Pet Pain Management
Pet Behavioral Medicine
Pet Dental Care
Pet Diagnostics
Pet Orthopedic Surgery
Pet Allergy & Dermatology
Pet End-of-Life Care