Microchipping

CAAT’s primary goal is to spay/neuter cats and dogs in order to help control overpopulation in communities that are unable to access veterinary care in conventional ways.   While the furry patients are under our care, though, we also provide important services like vaccinations, dewormings and nail trims. We also microchip pets when possible.

What is microchipping? A small microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, is injected into the scruff of the animal’s neck. The injection is done with a syringe and doesn’t feel much different than giving a vaccination.   When the pets are already sedated for their spay/neuter procedures, they don’t feel a thing.

What are the benefits?   A lost pet is every pet owner’s nightmare. Microchipping is one of the safest and most surefire forms of identifying your pet if that nightmare happens. Tags and collars can get lost while Fido roams the neighborhood. Although the microchip can’t track your pet, if he ends up in a shelter or a vet’s office his microchip can be scanned and your contact info will be available to arrange for a quick and happy reunion, achieving every pet owner’s dream outcome.