Another Microchip Option for Your Pet
The two major microchipping companies are HomeAgain and AVID.*
On Sunday, we took a brief look at the services provided by HomeAgain.
Today we will present information to you from AVID.
AVID stands for American Veterinary Identification Device. They state that they are the largest provider of microchips and scanners to professional kennels and breeders in the United States.
The AVID provides the following information to all pet owners:
"Microchips vary in price depending upon what type you want, what accessories you want, and how many you order. The prices start as low as $6.25 per chip.
The microchip has no power supply, battery, or moving parts. It is designed with an operating life of over 25 years and is guaranteed for the life of the animal. Once injected, the microchip is anchored in place as a thin layer of connective tissue forms around it. The chip requires no care. It does not pass through or out of the body.
Microchips go into the animal by way of standard injection. Those familiar with the delivery systems for vaccines and regular shots will have no problem injecting the chip. Complete step-by-step instructions are included with all products. In all states you are legally allowed to inject your own animals. If you are considering microchipping for others, you must check with your State Veterinarian's office for rules that apply in your state.
A special scanner sends a harmless radio signal to the tiny microchip that has been implanted under the skin of the pet.
Although the microchip needle is larger than a typical vaccine needle, animals do not over react to it. Anesthesia is not required or recommended. The AVID chip is biocompatible and has a special coating called Parylene C that helps it stay in place.
The same sized microchip and needle are used in toy-sized animals and mice, baby birds, and newly hatched sea turtles!
Most breeders inject the chip between the ages of five and eight weeks. Of course, the injection can also be done at any time after that.
Dogs and cats are injected between the shoulder blades with a deep subcutaneous (under the skin) delivery of the chip..."
HomeAgain or AVID or another source.
You decide… but decide.
The cost and time to microchip your pet is minimal compared to the sense of well being and safety that it can provide to you.
Contact your Vet or local animal shelter.
Many times your local agency will sponsor a microchipping day for your pets at a minimal cost.
Plan for your pet’s future.
* Unfortunately I own no stock or other interests in either one of these ventures.
On Sunday, we took a brief look at the services provided by HomeAgain.
Today we will present information to you from AVID.
AVID stands for American Veterinary Identification Device. They state that they are the largest provider of microchips and scanners to professional kennels and breeders in the United States.
The AVID provides the following information to all pet owners:
"Microchips vary in price depending upon what type you want, what accessories you want, and how many you order. The prices start as low as $6.25 per chip.
The microchip has no power supply, battery, or moving parts. It is designed with an operating life of over 25 years and is guaranteed for the life of the animal. Once injected, the microchip is anchored in place as a thin layer of connective tissue forms around it. The chip requires no care. It does not pass through or out of the body.
Microchips go into the animal by way of standard injection. Those familiar with the delivery systems for vaccines and regular shots will have no problem injecting the chip. Complete step-by-step instructions are included with all products. In all states you are legally allowed to inject your own animals. If you are considering microchipping for others, you must check with your State Veterinarian's office for rules that apply in your state.
A special scanner sends a harmless radio signal to the tiny microchip that has been implanted under the skin of the pet.
Although the microchip needle is larger than a typical vaccine needle, animals do not over react to it. Anesthesia is not required or recommended. The AVID chip is biocompatible and has a special coating called Parylene C that helps it stay in place.
The same sized microchip and needle are used in toy-sized animals and mice, baby birds, and newly hatched sea turtles!
Most breeders inject the chip between the ages of five and eight weeks. Of course, the injection can also be done at any time after that.
Dogs and cats are injected between the shoulder blades with a deep subcutaneous (under the skin) delivery of the chip..."
HomeAgain or AVID or another source.
You decide… but decide.
The cost and time to microchip your pet is minimal compared to the sense of well being and safety that it can provide to you.
Contact your Vet or local animal shelter.
Many times your local agency will sponsor a microchipping day for your pets at a minimal cost.
Plan for your pet’s future.
* Unfortunately I own no stock or other interests in either one of these ventures.
