Pet Microchipping & Permanent Identification in Sacramento, CA

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Microchipping & Identification

Protect Your Pet With Permanent Identification

Every year, thousands of lost pets end up in shelters — many without any way to identify their families. Collars and tags can fall off or fade, but a microchip provides a permanent, reliable way to help your pet find their way home.

At Del Paso Veterinary Clinic, we use ISO-standard microchips that can be scanned by veterinarians, animal shelters, and rescue organizations across North America. Each chip contains a unique ID number linked to your contact information in a secure national registry.

With over 80 years of serving Sacramento families, we’ve helped reunite countless lost pets with their owners through microchip identification.

How Microchipping Works

The procedure is fast, safe, and can be done during any routine visit:

No Anesthesia Required Your pet stays awake and comfortable throughout the entire process.

Simple Injection Similar to a routine vaccine, the microchip is placed just under the skin between the shoulder blades using a slightly larger needle.

Lifetime Registration Included Your contact information is linked to your pet’s unique chip ID in a national database.

Instant Confirmation We verify the chip is working and can be read before you leave.

The entire process takes just a few minutes. Most pets don’t even notice it’s happening.

Why Microchipping Matters

If your pet is found, any veterinarian, shelter, or rescue organization can scan the chip and contact you immediately. This simple step dramatically increases your chances of being reunited.

Benefits of Microchipping:

Permanent Identification Cannot fall off, fade, or be removed like a collar or ID tag.

Increases Chance of Recovery Lost and stolen pets with microchips are far more likely to return home. Studies show microchipped pets are 2-3 times more likely to be reunited with their owners.

Quick, One-Time Procedure No follow-up visits or maintenance required. One quick appointment provides lifetime protection.

Universal Compatibility Works with most major databases and scanners nationwide. Shelters and vets across the country can scan and read your pet’s chip.

Required for Travel Many airlines and international destinations require microchips for pet travel.

Proof of Ownership Microchips provide permanent proof that your pet belongs to you, which can be crucial in disputes or theft situations.

Who Should Get Their Pet Microchipped?

Microchipping is strongly recommended for all pets — but especially:

Pets who spend any time outdoors Even supervised outdoor time poses escape risks.

Dogs and cats who travel with their families Essential for trips and required by many hotels, airlines, and destinations.

Pets who board or visit groomers regularly Extra protection during time away from home.

Newly adopted pets Shelters often microchip, but registration may need updating to your information.

Indoor cats They can slip out unexpectedly through an open door or window. Indoor cats are particularly vulnerable when lost because they lack outdoor survival skills.

All puppies and kittens Microchip early to protect them throughout their entire life.

Even the most careful pet owners can experience an open door or a broken fence. A microchip ensures your pet always carries their ticket home.

Microchipping Process At Del Paso

Step 1: Schedule Your Appointment

Call (916) 925-2107 or schedule during a wellness exam. Same-day appointments available.

Step 2: Quick Procedure

The microchip is injected under the skin between the shoulder blades. Takes less than a minute. No sedation needed.

Step 3: Scan & Verify

We immediately scan the chip to confirm it’s working and readable.

Step 4: Registration

We provide you with the chip number and registration information. You’ll need to register online with the microchip company to link your contact information.

Step 5: Keep Information Updated

Update your contact information anytime you move or change phone numbers.

Microchip Registration & Maintenance

Don’t Forget to Update Your Information

A microchip only works if your contact information is current.

When to Update:

  • Moving to a new address
  • Changing phone numbers
  • Updating email address
  • Transferring pet ownership (adoption, sale, gift)

 

How to Update: Contact the microchip registry company directly with your pet’s chip number. We’re happy to help you verify your pet’s chip and confirm your details are up to date.

Lost Your Registration Information?

If you don’t know your pet’s microchip number or which registry it’s registered with, bring your pet in and we can scan the chip and provide you with the ID number.

Microchipping Faqs

Does microchipping hurt my pet?

The injection feels similar to a routine vaccination. Most pets tolerate it very well with minimal discomfort. No anesthesia is needed.

About the size of a grain of rice. It’s very small and won’t bother your pet once implanted.

Microchips are designed to stay in place. The chip is encased in biocompatible glass that allows tissue to form around it, keeping it secure.

No, microchips are not GPS devices. They only provide identification when scanned by a reader. They don’t track location or require batteries.

Microchips are designed to last your pet’s entire lifetime. They require no maintenance or battery replacement.

You’ll receive the chip number and registration information. You must register the chip online with your contact information for it to be effective.

Microchipping is a one-time, affordable procedure. Call (916) 925-2107 for current pricing.

Microchips are very safe. Serious complications are extremely rare. The benefits far outweigh the minimal risks.

Yes, virtually all animal shelters, rescue organizations, and veterinary clinics have universal scanners that can read microchips.

We can scan your pet to confirm the chip is working and provide you with the ID number. Make sure your contact information is current in the registry.

Yes! Collars and tags provide immediate, visible identification. Microchips are permanent backup if the collar is lost.

What To Do If Your Pet Goes Missing

Immediate Steps:

  1. Search your neighborhood — Check hiding spots, ask neighbors
  2. Call local shelters and animal control — Provide your pet’s microchip number
  3. Post on social media — Lost pet groups, Nextdoor, Facebook
  4. File a lost pet report — With your microchip registry company
  5. Visit local shelters in person — Bring a photo of your pet
  6. Check veterinary clinics — Good Samaritans may bring your pet to a nearby vet

 

Your microchip gives shelters and vets a direct way to contact you if your pet is found.

Why Choose Del Paso For Microchipping

Same-Day Appointments No long wait for this important protection. Schedule today.

Quick & Painless Most pets are in and out in minutes with minimal discomfort.

Affordable Protection A small one-time investment for a lifetime of peace of mind.

Experienced Team Dr. Khabra’s 18 years of experience and gentle technique ensure a smooth procedure.

Verification & Support We scan to confirm the chip works and help you understand the registration process.

Multilingual Team We proudly serve Sacramento’s diverse community in English, Spanish, Punjabi, and Hindi.

Trusted Since 1940 Over 80 years protecting Sacramento pets and reuniting lost animals with their families.

Schedule Your Pet's Microchipping Today

Don’t wait until your pet goes missing. Protect them now with permanent identification that lasts a lifetime.

Call (916) 925-2107 to schedule microchipping or add it to your next wellness visit.

Email: office@delpasovetclinic.com

Visit: 924 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815

Same-day appointments available.

Serving Sacramento & Surrounding Communities

Proudly providing wellness and preventive care for pets in:

  • Del Paso Heights
  • North Sacramento
  • Natomas
  • Robla
  • Arden-Arcade
  • West Sacramento
  • And surrounding neighborhoods