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If your dog or cat is lost or stolen, the chip and it\u2019s registration is definitive proof of ownership. This is particularly helpful in the case of stolen pets when ownership might be in dispute.<\/p>\n
– A chip greatly increases the likelihood that your pet will be returned to you if they are lost. Several recent studies show that cats with microchips are 20 times more likely to be returned to their owner and chipped dogs are returned 2.5 more than unchipped dogs. That\u2019s a pretty significant difference and with over 10 million pets being lost each year, you want to do everything you can to ensure your pet finds its way back to your home.<\/p>\n
– Some chip manufacturers are enhancing the chips capabilities and adding functionality. Innovations we have seen is the ability to program the chip to open your dog door only when your dog approaches. This can be helpful in keeping out stray critters that may find their way into your home. Some manufacturers also offer lost pet alerting services and even travel assistance for folks who like to take their pets along on their holiday.<\/p>\n
– Finally, microchips last a lifetime. Once implanted, you don\u2019t have to worry about them, although it is a good idea to have your vet scan your pet each year to guard against any malfunction.<\/p>\n
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If your dog or cat is lost or stolen, the chip and it\u2019s registration is definitive proof of ownership. This is particularly helpful in the case of stolen pets when ownership might be in dispute. – A chip greatly increases the likelihood that your pet will be returned to you if they are lost. Several […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2741,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n