Do you travel with your bird or other exotic pet? Do you take him out?
If so, the Veterinary Center will recommend that your pet be microchipped. At Veterinary, we offer microchipping for most exotic pets.
A microchip is a small computer chip with an identification number programmed into it, and the chip is enclosed in an inert material that is safe for your pet. When we microchip your pet, their chip is connected to an identification number registered online. If your pet is lost and ends up at an animal shelter or veterinary clinic, the staff may use a microchip reader, which is widely available at almost all animal shelters and veterinary hospitals.
This allows other veterinary hospitals and animal shelters to look up your pet’s identification number linking them to your primary veterinarian.
For more information, you can visit our website about the additional importance of microchipping your pet if you are traveling, moving, or spending time with your animal outside here. (https://avianexoticsvet.com/travel-related-services/)
At the Veterinary Center for Birds and Exotics, we always recommend that you contact us if you think your pet is having an emergency. By being available 24/7/365 for phone consultations, our staff can help you decide if your pet needs to be examined by a doctor right away or if it’s okay for you to make a scheduled appointment. Do not try to self-treat your pet at home or “Google” treatment. Doing so may cause more harm than good for your pet. If you think your pet is having an emergency, keep them in a safe, quiet environment to avoid any further stress, and call us right away.
Schedule an appointment today to have your pet microchipped!
