FurWell at Barkingham provides microchipping for dogs and cats in Greenville. A microchip is the most reliable form of permanent identification — and the single most effective tool for reuniting lost pets with their families.
A microchip is a small, biocompatible device approximately the size of a grain of rice that is implanted beneath the skin between the shoulder blades. Each chip carries a unique ID number linked to your contact information in a national pet recovery database. When a lost pet is scanned at a shelter, veterinary clinic, or animal control facility, the ID number is retrieved and used to contact you directly. Unlike collars and tags, a microchip cannot fall off, be removed, or become unreadable over time — it provides permanent, maintenance-free identification for your pet's entire life.
Microchip implantation takes only a few seconds. The chip is injected with a needle beneath the skin at the back of the neck. No anesthesia is required, and most pets show little to no reaction during the procedure.
After implantation, we register your pet's microchip ID to your contact information in a national recovery database. It is important to keep your registration current — especially after a change of address or phone number — so the chip can reach you if your pet is ever found.
We perform a quick scan immediately after implantation to confirm the chip is reading correctly before you leave the clinic.
Even well-cared-for pets can become lost — a gate left open, a frightened reaction to fireworks, or an unexpected event can separate pets from their families in moments.
A microchip provides a form of ID that cannot be lost, removed, or damaged. It travels with your pet for life and requires no maintenance, battery changes, or replacement.
Microchipped pets are significantly more likely to be returned to their owners when lost. Shelters and veterinary clinics scan every incoming stray as a standard part of their intake process.
Microchipping is a simple, low-cost procedure performed once. It can be done at any routine appointment and requires no recovery time or follow-up care.
Microchip implantation is comparable to a routine vaccine injection in terms of discomfort. The chip is introduced through a needle beneath the skin at the back of the neck. Most pets tolerate it well and show little to no reaction. No sedation or anesthesia is required for the procedure.
After implantation, ensure your pet is registered in a national pet recovery database with your current contact information. If you move or change your phone number, update your registration promptly. A microchip linked to outdated contact information cannot help reunite you with your pet if they are lost.
If your pet is brought to a shelter, veterinary clinic, or animal control facility, staff will scan for a microchip as a standard step during intake. The unique ID number on the chip is searched against national pet recovery databases, and your contact information is used to reach you. This process works across the country, not just locally.
No. A microchip is a passive radio-frequency identification device — it does not contain GPS capability and cannot track your pet's location. It transmits only a unique ID number when scanned by a compatible reader. For real-time location tracking, a GPS collar is a separate product that can be used alongside a microchip for added security.
Call us at (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. We are open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm. Microchipping can be added to any wellness or exam appointment — no separate visit required.
Protect your pet with permanent identification. Microchipping is quick, affordable, and can be added to any wellness or exam appointment. Call (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm.
