Ft. Lauderdale Pet Owner FAQs About Micro chipping

Here are a few FAQS we get from Ft. Lauderdale pet owners have about microchipping pets.

1. What are the chances of the pet actually being found and scanned?

At DPC Veterinary Hospital we use HomeAgain as our micro chipping partner and they have an extensive network of rescue shelters, veterinarians and volunteers that are immediately notified when a pet is reported missing. Once you report the pet missing, HomeAgain will send a flash message including date/time/location of when the pet went missing along with a description and even a photo to everyone in the network within a 25 mile radius of your home or known location when the pet disappeared.

2. Can microchips track a lost pet?

No. The chip has no internal power source or GPS function. The chip only contains a unique number identifying your pet. The chip is "read" by a low frequency scanner that all animal control facilities, rescue shelters and veterinarians have. Because there is no power source there is no battery to replace. Your pet's chip is literally his or her ID for life.

3. Does embedding a chip require surgery?

No it doesn’t. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is inserted under the skin between the pet's shoulders using a syringe. There is no anesthesia required. The process is almost identical to administering vaccines and your pet will react the same way it does when getting shots.

4. Is micro chipping expensive?

NO. At DPC we microchip pets for $40.00 and that includes the first year's registration on HomeAgain. From there it's about $17.00 a year for the lost pet service.

Microchipping Pets : Microchip : Pembroke Pines : Veterinarian

Pembroke Pines Florida Pet Owner Opt for Microchipping 

Unfortunately, only 15% of dogs and 2% of cats in shelters are ever returned to their rightful owner. A chip can help make sure your pet is properly identified and he or she finds their way back to you.

Pembroke Pines pet owners will want to consider microchipping their pets to provide indisputable proof the pet belongs (lives with) to them. If your pet gets loose or lost and winds up in a shelter anywhere in the country, having a microchip embedded greatly increases the chances of a reunification.

The microchip is a small device that is injected between the shoulders of your pet using a syringe very similar to those used for your pet's shots. There is a unique number on the chip that can then be used to register the pet's name, owner name, phone number and address. This chip can be read by a scanner and almost all shelters and veterinarians have scanners so the odds of your pet's chip being read are strong.

The key to this system though is the pet owner. When the chip is inserted the identification number has to be registered with the manufacturer's database. If the pet owner's contact information (name, phone number, address) changes, those changes need to be reflected in the database registration. Many more pets are microchipped than are properly registered.

If you are interested in getting your pet microchipped, we offer the service 7-days a week at DPC Veterinary Hospital. Just give us a call or walk in.

Microchipping Pets : Microchip : Davie : Veterinarian

Microchipping Davie Pets

By microchipping your pet, Davie pet owners can dramatically improve their chances of recovering their dog or cat if it wanders off or is stolen. The sad fact is that nationally over 8 million pets wind up in shelters and only 15% of dogs and less than 2% of cats are ever reunited with their owners. Microchipping can increase the odds that your pet will find its way back to you.

You can think of pet microchips as small dog or cat tags. These tiny devices, which include a unique identification number, are inserted in your pet between the shoulders using a syringe similar to the type used when your pet gets inoculations.  The chip's number can be read by a scanner which all shelters and veterinarians have allowing them to check the manufacturer's database and get the owner's contact information.

Don't Let Your Pet Slip Through the Microchip Crack

Microchipping sounds like an excellent means of identifying a pet that winds up in a shelter but there is unfortunately a chink in the armor and it involves the pet owner.

Having the chip injected into the pet takes less time than filling out the paperwork that goes with the process. That paperwork is exceptionally important and has to be maintained in order to make the information on the pet relevant.

As a fallback position, the chip identifies which veterinarian placed the chip. If a scanner can't get an owners contact information they can contact the vet and ask for assistance.

If you would like to get a microchip for your dog or cat, give us a call at DPC Veterinary Hospital and set up an appointment. If your pet is already a patient at the clinic, you can just ask that the chip be inserted as part of your pet's next scheduled inoculation visit. Read more:

Pet laser therapy : Hollywood : Q&A

Pet Laser Therapy Q&A

If you are a Hollywood pet owner and you are considering pet laser therapy for the first time, you probably have a few questions regarding the treatment. We have put together a Q&A to help you better understand this amazing therapy.

Is pet laser therapy new?

Pet laser therapy is relatively new with only about 600 veterinary clinics and hospitals across the country with laser devices. Laser therapy for humans is several decades old. The healing and rejuvenation associated with lasers has been sought out by professional athletes for years. However it wasn't until recent advances in technology that the therapy became practical and affordable for veterinary use.

What conditions can be treated with pet laser therapy?

Because of the laser's ability to reduce inflammation and encourage new, health cell growth it can be used to treat a wide array of veterinary health issues. Best known for arthritis treatments, the laser can also be used for wounds, fractures, urinary tract infections, ear infections, dermatology issues, joint pain and many other conditions.

How does it work?

A laser is light energy. The laser used in pet therapy sends a measured dose of light energy into deep tissue where it is absorbed by the damaged cells. The energy causes a chemical reaction that produces ATP the fuel required for new cell growth. The treatment also causes a release of endorphins that causes the pet to relax. The secret to the success of laser treatment is the production of ATP which encourages cells to self heal and replicate.

How is the pet laser therapy applied?

The beauty of laser therapy is its simplicity. The veterinarian simply passes a flashlight sized headpiece to administer the laser over the affected area. Your pet feels a soothing warmth and pain is relieved almost immediately.

Are there any side effects?

There are no known side effects to laser pet therapy. This is one of the major advantages of laser therapy over drug therapies                            

If you have any questions about laser therapy for your pet we encourage you to call us. Read more:                                

Pet laser therapy : Fort Lauderdale : Senior Pets

Pet Laser Therapy for Senior Pets

Pet owners in Fort Lauderdale can now help their senior pets put a little bounce back in their step thanks to pet laser therapy available from DPC Veterinary Clinic in Davie.

If you are not familiar with laser therapy as a veterinary treatment it may surprise you that your pet can now receive the same treatment that professional athletes received for strained knees, elbows, shoulders and backs. Laser therapy has been used for decades because of its restorative qualities but it has only recently been adapted for veterinary use.

How the Pet Laser Works 

The laser sends "packets of light energy" into deep tissue at the cellular level without damaging the cells. The light energy is absorbed by the cells and causes a chemical change resulting in the production of ATP, a substance that fuels the rejuvenation and repair of cells. The more ATP produced, the more healthier cells and the more healthier cells the more healthier the pet becomes.

The actual treatment involves a vet setting the laser for the condition being treated and then taking a flashlight sized applicator and moving it over the affected area. The pet feels soothing warmth and relaxes much like you would during a massage.

Sessions vary in length but are typically short and the results are immediate. Your dog or cat will be friskier than before and if there was any pain in the joints it will be gone.

To learn if pet laser therapy can help your senior pet give us a call and make an appointment for an evaluation. Read More: 

Laser Therapy for Pets : Pembroke Pines : Pet Laser Therapy

Laser Therapy for Pembroke Pines Cats and Dogs

Pets in Pembroke Pines now have access to an amazing advancement in veterinary medicine; laser therapy for pets. The services offered at DPC Veterinary Hospital now include pet laser therapy which can treat a wide array of pet health issues quickly and without pain or any undesirable side effects. Our veterinarians and staff are trained on the Companion Therapy Laser™, an FDA laser that sends light and heat into an affected area producing almost immediate curative results. 

Laser therapy has been around for decades for humans but has only recently become widely available for cats and dogs. Our Class IV laser reaches deep tissue on a molecular level and excites damaged cells encouraging them to "heal themselves" and replicate. This process also releases endorphins which when coupled with the warm heat from the laser literally give the pet a "warm and fuzzy feeling."

Pet Laser Therapy - Fast, Effective, Many Applications

The pet laser reduces inflammation, speeds up the healing process by encouraging cell growth and relieves pain. Because it has these characteristics it can be used to treat many common ailments.

Using laser therapy almost always replaces the pharmaceuticals minimizing or eliminating side effects and the sometimes difficult task of getting your pet to "take their medicine."

What Your Pet Experiences

While the laser unit is about the size of a three drawer file cabinet, the only part that comes in proximity to your pet is the wand which is hand held and roughly the size of a flashlight. The vet sets the laser using your pet's size, weight, age, skin and hair/fur color and the condition being treated. The laser then calculates the strength duration of the light energy.

The wand is then repeatedly passed over the area being treated until the laser turns itself off. For a small dog this could be about 2 minutes. Your pet will feel a pleasant warmth and the endorphins released by the treatment will totally relax him or her. If the treatment is for arthritic or other pain the relief will be almost instantaneous.

Your pet is going to love you. Read more:

Favorite Florida veterinary clinic Davie : Vaccines : Veterinarian

Many people call DPC their favorite Florida veterinary clinic in Davie and with good reason. DPC offers that perfect combination of exceptionally talented veterinarians and technicians, advanced diagnostic and therapeutic veterinary technologies, the convenience of 7 day a week service and most of all, the sincere, caring attitude of the entire staff who treats your pet like they were their own.

The vets practicing at DPC Veterinary Hospital are some of the best in Florida and they have the state-of-the-art tools and technologies needed for timely diagnosis and treatment of your dog or cat. When your pet is hurting you want to ease their discomfort as quickly as possible.

At DPC there is no need to go to a diagnostic specialist for ultrasound or digital x-ray and there is no waiting for results to come back from an outsourced veterinary lab. DPC is fully equipped and staffed to handle any veterinary medical issue from shots to major surgery.

Our Concern is Your Pet's Total Health

While we are prepared to handle any veterinary event from emergencies to surgeries, our goal is to promote pet health through preventive care. Many of the diseases that were the bane of both cats and dogs can now be prevented through vaccines. Keeping your pet's shots up to date is an important step in keeping your four legged friend healthy for many years.

In short, DPC Veterinary Hospital is a comprehensive veterinary care facility whose objective is to keep the community's pet population healthy by providing expert services at affordable prices. We understand how important your "furry" family member is to you and we want to help you in keeping him or her in perfect health for a very long time Read more