Permanent pet identification
Microchip your dog or cat at Lakeview Animal Hospital in South Edmonton’s Summerside area. Permanent identification can help shelters and veterinary clinics reconnect a lost pet with you when the chip is scanned and its registration is current.
How we can help
Bring any microchip or adoption paperwork you already have. We can check for an existing chip, discuss placement and explain the next steps for registration. Keep your chip number and registry details somewhere you can find them after a move or phone-number change.
A tiny chip with a unique number is placed beneath the skin and can be scanned throughout your pet’s life.
Implantation is brief and can often be done during a regular appointment or planned procedure.
We explain how to register the chip and why current phone and address information are essential.
What to expect
We check for an existing chip when appropriate and answer questions about placement.
The microchip is implanted and scanned to confirm that its unique number reads correctly.
Register the chip and update the registry whenever your contact information changes.
Good to know
Visible identification can help a neighbour contact you immediately, while a microchip provides permanent backup if the collar is lost. The chip is not a GPS tracker and works only when it is scanned and the registration details are current.
Common questions
Placement is similar to a brief injection with a larger needle. Your veterinary team can discuss timing and comfort for your individual pet.
No. Standard pet microchips do not contain GPS. They store a unique identification number that links to registry contact information.
Bring any paperwork you have. We can scan for a chip and help you identify the registry or confirm that the number is readable.
Ask about microchipping during a wellness visit or planned procedure. If your pet is already chipped, bring the number so we can help you check the next steps.