Pet Microchipping in Marietta
Giving your pet the best chance to come back home to you
We offer microchipping services to help ensure that our patients have the best chance of being returned to their loving owners. There are many brands in the market but we prefer using HomeAgain microchips.
Microchipping procedure
Dog and cat microchipping is a simple procedure. A veterinarian simply injects a microchip for pets, about the size of a grain of rice (12mm), beneath the surface of your pet's skin between the shoulder blades. The process is similar to an injection and takes only a few seconds. No anesthetic is required.
How does the microchipping work?
A HomeAgain microchip is a permanent pet ID. The microchip itself has no internal energy source, so it will last the life of your pet. It is read by passing a microchip scanner over the pet's shoulder blades. The scanner emits a low radio frequency that provides the power necessary where the chip is located to transmit the microchip's unique cat or dog ID code and positively identify the pet.
How the Microchip Brings Your Pet Home
HomeAgain's standard chip is the only dog & cat microchipping product on the market today that has the patented anti-migration feature to help ensure that the microchip will stay in place so that it may be easily located and scanned. If your pet gets lost and is taken to an animal shelter or veterinarian, they will scan the microchip to read its unique dog or cat ID code. This is the number used by HomeAgain to identify the pet and retrieve your contact information, which is used to contact you and reunite you with your pet.
This is a short video showing a standard microchipping procedure for dogs and cats.
Do you know that we now offer Bio-Thermo microchips? With this new technology, we can easily read your pet’s temperature by simply touching your pet with our microchip scanner.
Introducing Thermal Microchips: ID + Temperature Monitoring
We now offer HomeAgain TempScan® and Thermochip® microchips, the latest advancement in pet care technology.
These innovative microchips not only provide permanent identification but also allow veterinarians to read your pet’s subcutaneous temperature instantly using a compatible scanner.
Benefits of Thermal Microchips
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Dual Function: Combines secure identification with convenient temperature monitoring.
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Low Stress: No need for rectal thermometers—making visits easier on anxious or fractious pets.
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Trend Tracking: Ideal for establishing and monitoring your pet’s individual baseline temperature.
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Veterinary Efficiency: Speeds up wellness exams, post-surgery monitoring, and ongoing care.
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Lifetime Security: Bio-Bond™ anti-migration technology keeps the chip in place.
Are there any extra fees?
Rest assured, once you've invested in microchipping at our clinic, there are no additional fees to maintain your pet's registration with HomeAgain. Your pet's microchip ID number will be securely and permanently stored in the HomeAgain National Pet Recovery Database, alongside your contact details. Keeping your information up to date is crucial, and the best part? Updates are completely free of charge.
HomeAgain will continue to reach out to offer their annual membership (not mandatory), providing an array of valuable benefits:
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Lost Pet Specialists: The HomeAgain call center staffs around-the-clock Lost Pet Specialists who are trained to send out Lost Pet Alerts and guide you through the process of searching for your pet.
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Rapid Lost Pet Alerts and Personalized Lost Pet Posters: Dedicated Recovery Specialists send rapid Lost Pet Alerts to the HomeAgain Pet Recovery Network of volunteer veterinarians, shelters and Pet Rescuers in the area where your pet went missing. Premium members can also create a Lost Pet Poster on the website to begin their search promptly.
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24/7 Medical Hotline: Your pet's protected even when they are by your side! When a pet emergency strikes, HomeAgain Premium members have access to a 24-hour hotline staffed with licensed veterinarians, a $85-per call value, free. Call for advice when you need it most.
If you're already a Premium Member and need to access the hotline, call 888-466-3242 and follow the prompts to be connected.
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Travel Assistance for Found Pets: For lost pets found 500 miles or more from home, a HomeAgain Premium Membership covers up to $500 to bring your pet home.
Once you've paid for the microchip at Town & Country West Veterinary, there are no additional charges to keep your pet registered with HomeAgain, you will only have to pay extra, if you wish to elect to acquire their yearly membership, otherwise you're securing their safety without ongoing fees.
If you are interested in making an appointment to install a thermos-sensitive microchip on your pet, give us a call at 770-528-6363, or make an online tech appointment, click on the link below:
Why Choose Town & Country West Veterinary Clinic?
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Trusted Experience: Serving Marietta families and pets since 2000.
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Advanced Technology: We proudly offer both standard HomeAgain microchips and the new TempScan®/Thermochip® thermal microchips.
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Complete Pet Care: Our veterinarians ensure safe placement, accurate registration, and lifelong support.
For more information about HomeAgain microchips visit their website at https://www.homeagain.com/
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Pet Microchipping
1. What is a microchip, and why does my pet need one?
A microchip is a small RFID device, about the size of a grain of rice, implanted under your pet's skin. It provides a permanent ID that shelters or vets can scan to reunite lost pets with their owners.
2. How does the microchipping process work? Is it painful?
The procedure is simple, similar to a quick injection, takes only seconds, and requires no anesthesia. Most pets barely notice it.
3. Do microchips have batteries or expiration dates?
No, microchips are battery-free passive RFID devices and are designed to last the lifetime of your pet.
4. What makes HomeAgain microchips special?
HomeAgain chips feature an anti-migration design to ensure the chip stays in place. Plus, there are no registration fees, and you can update your contact information for free.
5. What if I move or change phone numbers?
You can easily update your contact details in the HomeAgain database at any time, keeping pet reunification seamless.
6. Do I need to pay yearly fees?
No. Microchip registration with HomeAgain is free after implantation. Annual membership for premium benefits (like Lost Pet Alerts and travel assistance) is optional.
7. Will a microchip track where my pet is?
No, microchips are not GPS trackers. They only transmit a unique ID that shelters or vets can scan and use to contact you.
8. Can other clinics read HomeAgain microchips?
Yes! HomeAgain is compatible with standard pet microchip scanners used nationwide, ensuring your pet can be scanned anywhere.
9. Is microchipping safe? Are there side effects?
Microchipping is widely considered safe. Serious complications are extremely rare, with minimal risk of infection or reaction.
10. Do all shelters scan for microchips?
Yes. Most animal shelters and veterinary clinics scan for microchips when pets are impounded or brought in, helping reunite lost pets fast.
11. Do thermal microchips replace traditional thermometers?
No. Thermal microchips are designed for trend monitoring and convenience, but are not a substitute for certain diagnostic temperature checks.
12. How long does the microchip last?
A HomeAgain microchip lasts a lifetime and does not need replacement.
13. Can all scanners read the temperature function?
No. While most universal scanners can read the ID, temperature readings require a HomeAgain WorldScan™ Plus or other compatible scanner.
14. Is there a cost to keep the registration active?
Your pet’s ID is always registered. HomeAgain also offers optional membership plans with additional recovery benefits.