Why Every Pet Should Be Microchipped?
A pet microchip is a permanent form of identification that helps reunite lost pets with their families.
At Hot Springs Animal Hospital, we recommend pet microchipping for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats as part of their preventive care. The procedure is quick, safe, and provides lifelong protection with a unique identification number that can be scanned by veterinary clinics and animal shelters nationwide.
Benefits of Pet Microchipping
- Permanent Identification – Unlike collars or tags, a microchip stays with your pet for life.
- Better Chance of Reunification – Microchipped pets are much more likely to be reunited with their owners if they become lost.
- Quick & Safe Procedure – Implantation takes only a few seconds and typically requires no anesthesia.
- Recognized Nationwide – Universal ISO-compatible microchips can be scanned by most veterinary clinics, shelters, and animal control agencies across the U.S.
- Peace of Mind – Knowing your pet has permanent identification provides extra protection during travel, emergencies, or unexpected escapes.
Dog, Puppy, Cat & Kitten Microchipping Services
At Hot Springs Animal Hospital, we provide pet microchipping services in Murrieta for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens of all ages. Whether you’ve recently adopted a new pet or want to add permanent identification to your lifelong companion, our veterinary team makes the process quick, safe, and comfortable.
What Happens During Your Pet Microchipping Appointment?
We make the pet microchipping process quick, comfortable, and stress-free for both you and your pet.
- Check-In & Health Assessment: Our veterinary team performs a brief health check to ensure your pet is ready for microchipping and answers any questions you may have before the procedure.
- Quick Microchip Placement: A small, rice-sized microchip is gently implanted beneath your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. The procedure takes only a few seconds and typically requires no anesthesia.
- Registration Guidance: Before you leave, we’ll help you register your pet’s microchip and explain how to keep your contact information updated, giving your pet the best chance of being reunited with you if they ever become lost.
Microchip Registration & Owner Responsibilities
Getting your pet microchipped is only the first step. To ensure the microchip can help reunite you with your pet, it’s important to register the unique microchip number with your current contact information and keep those details updated if you move or change phone numbers.
At Hot Springs Animal Hospital, we help guide you through the microchip registration process so your pet’s information is correctly recorded. A registered microchip gives veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and animal control officers the information they need to contact you if your lost pet is found.
Dr. Avtar Gill
Dr. Avtar Gill started journey with veterinary sciences in 2006 at Guru Angad Dev University and Graduated with BVSc and Animal Sciences in 2011. He graduated from Masters in veterinary Science mainly focusing on veterinary surgery and radiology in 2013. Worked as Veterinary Officer doing mixed animal practice until 2016 with the Government of Punjab, India. He moved to the United States in 2016 to work in small Animal medicine at Family Pet Hospital in Clovis, CA till 2023. He then moved to Southern California to start his own Veterinary Practice. During his spare time he likes to be with his wife, 2 kids and 2 fur children, Guggu and Zoey, going on adventures such as hikes, skydiving and traveling to national parks.
Why Choose Hot Springs Animal Hospital?
Pet owners in Murrieta trust Hot Springs Animal Hospital for safe, affordable pet microchipping services delivered by an experienced veterinary team. Whether you have a puppy, kitten, dog, or cat, we make the microchipping process quick, comfortable, and stress-free while helping protect your pet for life.
