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PET MICROCHIP IMPLANTATION IN WEST LINN, OR

Microchip Your Pet in West Linn Today!

Cascade Summit Animal Hospital can microchip your dog or cat in West Linn during any routine visit. It is a simple procedure, and no anesthetic is required. We place a very small microchip underneath your pet’s skin that contains your contact information. A Home Again microchip now reads the pet’s body temperature. We will take care of the registration for you. The registration includes free animal poison control consults and lost pet services for the first year.

 

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1 in 3 Pets Will Get Lost.
Without ID, 90% Won’t Return Home.

At Cascade Summit Animal Hospital, we strongly recommend microchipping every pet

If your pet were lost, he or she could be reunited with you if they are found. A microchip is your pet’s permanent ID and, in the event your pet is separated from you, it may be your only means of being reunited with him or her.

You can visit the AVMA’s website to learn more about some of the most frequently asked questions about microchipping.

You can also use the Pet Microchip Lookup website to find a pet’s owners based on the microchip number, independent of any microchipping company, if you should find a lost pet. Or, give us a call and bring the found pet to our clinic, and we will be happy to scan the pet for you to see if we can locate the owner.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Microchip Implantation

What is a pet microchip, and how does the implantation procedure work?
A pet microchip is a tiny electronic transponder—roughly the size of a single grain of rice—that functions as your companion’s permanent identification code. At Cascade Summit Animal Hospital, the pet microchip implantation is a straightforward, routine process that can be performed during any standard vet visit. It does not require any anesthesia or sedation. The tiny chip is simply injected using a specialized syringe directly beneath your pet’s loose skin, right between their shoulder blades.
Why is a microchip necessary if my dog or cat already wears a collar and tag?
While collar tags are excellent for immediate identification, they are not foolproof. Collars can easily break, slip off, or be intentionally removed if a pet is lost or stolen. Shockingly, 1 in 3 pets will go missing at some point in their lifetime, and without a permanent form of identification, less than 10% ever make it back home safely. A microchip is completely secure, cannot be lost, and acts as your pet’s unalterable, lifelong connection back to you.
How does a microchip actually help a lost pet get reunited with their family?
A microchip does not contain active GPS tracking or transmit your personal data into the open air. Instead, it utilizes passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. When a lost dog or cat is brought to a shelter or an animal clinic like ours, a handheld universal scanner is passed over their shoulders. The scanner activates the chip, which broadcasts a unique, individual identification number. We plug this ID number into a global tool like the Pet Microchip Lookup website to instantly identify which company holds your registration, allowing us to find your contact details and reunite you with your pet.
What are the advanced benefits of the HomeAgain microchips you use?
At Cascade Summit Animal Hospital, we utilize advanced HomeAgain microchips, which offer key health and safety benefits that go beyond standard tracking digits. These upgraded microchips are engineered to safely read your pet’s internal body temperature on a universal scanner, saving them from uncomfortable rectal temperature checks during routine or emergency exams. Furthermore, when we handle the registration for you, your first year includes essential premium benefits—such as complimentary medical consultations with animal poison control experts and dedicated lost pet recovery services.