May is National Chip Your Pet Month!

National Chip Your Pet Month

May is National Chip Your Pet Month. According to statistics, one in three pets become lost at some point in their lives, and yours could very well be one of them. Therefore, we have put together a little information on microchipping and how it can beneficial to you and your pet.

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National Check the Chip Day

National Check the Chip Day

August 15 National Check the Chip Day. Statistics show that approximately 10 million dogs and cats find themselves lost each year. Many companion animals now have happy reunions with those they love thanks to microchipping. However, the implant can only be of help if the information it contains is current. As a remind to get your canine or feline companion microchipped and to keep the data up-to-date, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have teamed up to create National Check the Chip Day.

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Pros and Cons of Pet Microchips and GPS

Pros and Cons of Pet Microchips

Rather than the traditional method of outfitting your pet with tags on his or her collar, new advances in technology make it much more practical to find a lost pet. However, these advances come with their typical drawbacks. We will discuss the reasons the pros and cons of pet microchips and GPS (Global Positioning System) chip on their collar. All Pets Veterinary Medical Center in College Station, Texas offers pet microchipping for a low price!

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