PET IDENTIFICATION

WVC is proud to offer the best in permanent identification for your pet: microchip and tattoo.

A microchip is a small chip that is encoded with a number. The chip is implanted between the pet's shoulder blades just under the skin. Placing the microchip requires no local or general anesthesia. It does not cause any irritation or infection. If an animal arrives at our practice, or an area animal shelter, it is automatically scanned for a microchip. The scanner reads out a number that is traced back to you through a national organization. If you move or your phone number changes, it's an easy phone call to us, and the national organization to change that information. We use the AVID Microchip.

For more information on the AVID Microchip please visit their web site.
http://www.avidmicrochip.com

A tattoo is the most obvious way to identify your pet as an owned animal. It is numbers or letters placed on the abdomen. Our nurses are trained and certified by the National Dog Registry (NDR), one of the oldest and largest animal recovery registries. Most people choose to have their animals microchip number as the tattoo. Others choose their social security number or driver license number. The most important part is to remember that the tattoo is permanent and is not meant for decoration.

For more information from the National Dog Registry please visit their web site.
http://www.nationaldogregistry.com/

Collars with tags are also very important. Even though these can be removed, it is also an effective way for someone to locate you. The following tags are best: City/county dog license, Rabies tag, and personal tag with your phone number.

For more information on lost pets or how to register your pet please visit these web sites.
http://www.missingpet.net
http://www.akc.org