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My pet wears an ID tag every day. Why do I need to have him microchipped?

April 26, 2017Id microchipped pet

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My pet wears an ID tag every day. Why do I need to have him microchipped?

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It’s important for your pet to have a permanent form of ID. A collar and ID tags are not considered permanent ID. Lost pets frequently end up in shelters after their collars came off. If this happens your pet can still be identified by the microchip since it embedded beneath the skin.