Pet Microchipping
in Kitchener
February 2026 Microchipping $50 - Regularly $90
According to PetFinder, over 10 million pets go missing every year, and one in three pets will go missing at some point in their life. Your pet needs a form of identification that is reliable and can’t get lost, stolen, or damaged. Be aware that when you take your dog to the United States, he or she must be microchipped. In addition, the European Union and most countries require all pets to be microchipped. Visit our Pet Travel Section for more details.
Microchipping Pets: Common Questions
What is pet microchipping?
Pet microchipping is a safe and permanent form of identification. A tiny microchip is placed under your pet’s skin and contains a unique identification number that can be scanned by veterinarians or shelters to help reunite lost pets with their families.
Is microchipping painful for my pet?
Microchipping causes minimal discomfort and is similar to a routine injection. Most pets tolerate the procedure very well, and it only takes a few seconds to perform.
Does a microchip track my pet’s location?
No. A microchip does not have GPS tracking capabilities. It works by storing an identification number that can be scanned and linked to your contact information in a secure database.
Do indoor pets need microchips?
Yes. Even indoor pets can escape accidentally through open doors or windows. Microchipping greatly increases the chances of being reunited with your pet if they become lost.
How long does a microchip last?
A microchip is designed to last for your pet’s lifetime and does not require batteries or replacement.
When should I microchip my pet?
It can be done anytime, but we recommend getting your pet microchipped while they are under general anesthesia during their spay or neuter. If travelling abroad, most countries require the microchip to be implanted before or on the same day as the rabies vaccine for it to be valid. Visit our Pet Travel Section for more details.
"The vet and his admin are great to my cat. They have a way to relax him during a visit. Always attentive and answers any and all concerns. They take their time."
~ Ellendonna B.
The size of a grain of rice, a microchip is inserted beneath your pet’s skin between their shoulder blades. Implantation is safe, take just a few minutes, and offers a unique way to identify your pet if they’re ever lost and found. These microchips can be scanned, providing the scanning party with relevant contact information. When we microchip your pet, we do all of the registration for you! Veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and animal control offices across the country are equipped with special electronic scanners that can detect the microchip and read the identification number. If a lost pet is picked up by animal control or found by a good samaritan and presented to a veterinarian, scanning the microchip reveals the identification number. One call to the pet recovery database alerts the microchip company that a lost pet has been identified, allowing them to contact the owners immediately.
While most people that microchip their pets do it during kitten and puppy stages, we recommend microchipping pets of all ages. Unfortunately, unfortunate things can happen, no matter how prepared we are.
Microchipping is a safe, effective way to help ensure your pet’s return if that unthinkable moment happens.
If Your Pet Is Microchipped
If your pet has a microchip, and you need to update your address information, click on this link and enter your pet’s microchip number to find out who your microchip is registered with: Universal Pet Microchip Look Up.
To help make your pet’s microchip more useful, you should register your pet onto the free online databases listed below. If your pet becomes lost, shelters and veterinary clinics can contact you directly without having to call the microchip company.