Microchipping

Reuniting Lost Pets with Their Owners

Microchipping in Fort Washington

At Fort Washington Veterinary Hospital, we know how stressful and heartbreaking it is when you cannot find your beloved pet. Unfortunately, there are plenty of sad stories of pets being stolen—even if they have collars with the owner’s contact information on the tag. Luckily, there’s a solution to decrease the odds of your pet being lost or stolen. At Fort Washington Veterinary Hospital, we highly recommend microchipping your pets to increase the chances that you will be reunited if they get out and wander off.

To schedule a microchipping appointment for your pet in Fort Washington, call (215) 646-5225 or contact us online.

How Does Microchipping Work?

While tags, collars, and tattoos all serve the purpose of identifying pets, they, unfortunately, have their weak points. Tags can be damaged so that they’re illegible and they’re easy to remove. Collars are easy to tear or slip off an animal. Tattoos, though meant to be permanent, can fade over time or become difficult to spot as hair regrows over the area.

Unlike tags, collars, and tattoos, a microchip is a truly permanent solution to identifying lost pets. When you bring in your furry friend to be microchipped, a veterinarian will use a syringe to inject a tiny chip right between your pet’s shoulder blades. This process is relatively painless, and the chip is extremely safe. This chip contains a unique ID number that is registered to a national database. Whenever an animal hospital, shelter or animal control officer scans for a microchip with a special device, a pet’s unique number pops up, allowing access to the owners contact information.

The Benefits of Microchipping

While reuniting with your pet is the ultimate benefit of microchipping, other advantages include:

Call Fort Washington Veterinary Hospital at (215) 646-5225 or contact us online today.

What Makes Us Different

Here at Fort Washington Veterinary Hospital

Our reputation for quality and service has grown along with our practice.

Family Friendly

Enjoy a casual conversation with other clients in our waiting area. You are also welcome to wait for appointments outside or in your car.

Community Focus

We deliver client (& non-client) donations to local pets in need, as well as participate in fundraisers and local events.

Experience

Almost 50 years of compassionate and excellent patient care!

Longevity

Many of our staff members have been employed at our hospital for over 12 years! We work extremely well as a team.

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Fort Washington Location

Mon – Thurs: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM –  5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM –  1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

510 Pinetown Road
Fort Washington, PA 19034

Flourtown Location

Monday : 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday : 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday : 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday : 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM –  5:00 PM

Sat & Sun: Closed 

1620 Bethlehem Pike
Fourtown, PA 19031

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