Microchip Identification
A lost pet is a frightening situation with often devastating consequences. Studies have shown more than 10 million pets get lost each year and approximately 90 percent of those found would not have been returned to their owners without some form of permanent lost-pet identification.
Hearthstone Animal Clinic recommends that all pets receive a lost pet microchip ID. The microchip—which is about the size of a grain of rice—is painlessly injected into the skin of your pet, usually between the shoulder blades. The microchip contains a unique identification number that is linked to a database with important information about your pet, including your contact information. If your pet is lost, the microchip can be scanned by animal control officers, at shelters, and at veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and in several foreign countries.
A microchip lost pet ID is permanent and all pets brought into an animal hospital or humane shelter are routinely scanned so that they may be returned to their owner.
Hearthstone Animal Clinic uses the HomeAgain microchip system. HomeAgain provides a number of very useful services to pet owners such as their National Pet Recovery Database, Lost Pet Specialists, Rapid Lost Pet Alerts, Lost Pet Medical Insurance, travel assistance for found pets and more.
This safe, reliable, and permanent pet identification takes less than 10 seconds to implant, requires no annual fee, and can save you and your pet days, weeks, or even years of fear and anguish.
Prescriptions from Your Houston Veterinarian
Hearthstone Animal Clinic maintains a comprehensive pharmacy within the practice and is able to quickly access any medication that is necessary for the care of your pet. Additionally, because we are the prescribing veterinarian, we are able to ensure there is a direct link between the exam room and the pharmacy. This means your pet will receive the right medication, at the right dose, in the right form as quickly as possible. We will also be able to easily guide you on the medication’s use as well as monitor its effectiveness.
Refills are easy too. Simply visit the online pharmacy or give us a call at (281) 859-9244.