Microchipping Pets in Ft. Lauderdale – A Lost Pet's Best Bet

Ft. Lauderdale pet owners will want to consider microchipping their pet if they haven't done so already. Microchipping is the easiest way to protect your lost or injured pet from becoming a statistic. Less than 20% of dogs in shelters and fewer than 2% of cats are ever reunited with their owners. A microchip containing the owner's contact information can make a difference.

A microchip is a small device implanted between your pet's shoulders using a syringe. On the chip is a unique ID number that can then be registered with the chip company so that the pet owner's name, address and phone number become a matter of record.

Animal control facilities, rescue shelters and veterinarians all have scanners that can "read" the chip. Once the number is identified it's a simple matter of going online, accessing the number and determining who the owner is. This can literally be a life saver for your pet.

A Microchip and More at DPC veterinary Clinic

At DPC Veterinary Hospital in nearby Davie we have chosen HomeAgain as our provider of microchips and lost dog services. We think that this company offers the most comprehensive and useful information and services that our patients can find.

Our patients get an anti-migrating microchip and their owners get online access to:

• $3000 worth of medical insurance coverage if your pet is injured while lost
• $500 in travel expense to help pay to bring your pet home if it is located far away
• An extensive lost pet network and lost pet alert system
• Personalized lost pet posters that can be electronically sent to vet offices, animal control and rescue shelters as well as be printed for local distribution.
• A complete listing of local shelters, veterinary hospitals and animal control facilities so you can start the notification immediately

For your convenience we imbed pet microchips seven days a week on a walk in or appointment basis. Our veterinarian or technician will do the imbedding and our front office staff will assist you in registering the ID number and contact info. They will also train you on how to make changes to the registration should you move or change your phone number.

It's a simple process. It's inexpensive. It's something you need to do for your pet today!

Have you heard about pet laser therapy?

When your pet is in pain the only way he or she can communicate it is through whimpering, favoring a hurting leg or paw or simply looking at you with those baleful eyes. We feel so helpless when our pets are in pain.

Traditionally pet pain has been treated with pharmaceuticals but just like humans, drugs often require an adjustment in dosage to get the desired relief and can come with unwanted side effects. DPC Veterinary Hospital is happy to announce that there is a "drug free" alternative for treating pet pain and it's called Companion Therapy Laser™ an FDA approved laser therapy for cats and dogs.

A New Form of Pet Pain Treatment

Laser therapy has been used for decades on humans because of its regenerative effect on certain types of cells and tissues as well as encouraging circulation and the natural release of endorphins. Today advances in technology and manufacturing techniques have made it possible to create lasers for veterinary use that are effective and affordable.

At DPC we are thrilled with the results that we have seen with our patients who have undergone laser therapy. While we generally speak about pet pain relief for conditions like arthritis, hip dysplasia and degenerative joint disease, Companion Therapy Laser™ also works well encouraging rapid wound healing, treating burns, lacerations and a wide array of skin conditions.

How Pet Laser Therapy Works

Pet laser treatments involve sending light energy deep into the tissue of the affected area without damaging it. This light energy is absorbed by the cells and creates a chemical change called “photo-bio-modulation”. This chemical process generates ATP which is the fuel used by cells to repair and rejuvenate themselves.

The therapy is done with a small hand held device that the veterinarian or technician holds over the area to be treated. What your pet will feel is a soothing warmth and almost immediate pain relief. Any anxiety your pet may experience will quickly disappear once the therapy starts. Some dogs have been known to become so relaxed that they go to sleep.

The process requires no special pre-therapy preparation. Likewise, there are no restrictions required when you take your pet home after therapy.

The pet laser is a great breakthrough in treating pet pain and we are delighted to now offer the therapy as one of our pet health services. If your four legged pal is hurting, give us a call and arrange an appointment for pet laser therapy evaluation. Your pet will love you even more for it.

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Microchipping Pets in Pembroke Pines – Lost Pet Protection

Microchipping your Pembroke Pines pet is one of the most important things you can do as a pet owner to ensure your pet can be returned to you if it becomes lost. A microchip implanted in your dog or cat can let animal control, rescue shelters and veterinarians know who the owner is and how to contact him or her. It's a smart, caring and inexpensive move to provide security for your four legged friend.

The microchip is a small device that has a unique identification number used to identify your pet, you as the owner and DPC Veterinary Hospital as the vet who imbedded it. The chip is injected between the animal's shoulders with a syringe like those used in inoculations. It's a quick, no more painful than a shot, and is a one-time process. It's a great way to ensure your dog doesn't have an "identity crisis" if he or she ever wanders from home.

Our microchipping program works like this. Once the chip has been implanted, the dog's name and owner's name and contact information are registered with the company that manufacturers the chip. At DPC Veterinary Hospital that microchip company we use is HomeAgain, which we feel, is the best value and offers the most comprehensive and helpful services.

If your pet becomes lost and ends up at a shelter or vet, a quick scan of its shoulders with a microchip reader will reveal the ID number. The vet or shelter can then do a quick check of HomeAgain's database and will find your pet's name and your contact info.

Microchipping – Don't Leave Home Without It

Our veterinarians know how important microchipping pets is and that's why they selected a program that provides more than just the chip and registry. Our HomeAgain program also provides:

• An advanced anti-migration chip that won't slip from between the shoulders
• A lost pet network and rapid lost pet alerts that gets the word out quickly
• "Lost pet" posters you can personalize and send electronically to shelters and vets or print for local distribution
• $3000 worth of medical expense coverage if your pet is injured while lost
• $500 in travel expense to help bring your pet home if it is located far away

At DPC we are open 7 days per week and we can provide microchipping service on a walk in or appointment basis. Our technician can administer the chip and our front office staff will assist you in registering the pet right in the office.

Don't wait! Have this important safety feature implanted in your pet. Call or visit us in nearby Davie today.