Microchips

Microchips & Hurricanes: Why Now Is the Time to Protect Your Pet

By Paws Plus Veterinary

Hurricane season in Florida isn’t just about stocking up on water and batteries—it’s about preparing your entire family, including the furry ones. At Paws Plus Veterinary, we’ve seen firsthand how quickly storms can separate pets from their people. But we’ve also seen the lifesaving power of one tiny tool: the microchip.

What Is a Microchip, and Why Does It Matter?

A microchip is a rice-sized implant placed just under your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. It’s not a GPS, but it stores your contact information in a secure national database. If your pet is found and scanned at a shelter or vet clinic, that chip becomes the quickest way back home.

Hurricanes Increase the Risk of Lost Pets

When evacuation orders come, pets can panic and escape. Fences fall. Doors get left open. Shelters fill fast, and without ID, many animals go unclaimed. Collars can fall off. Tags get lost. But microchips? They stay.

Here’s the truth:

• Pets with microchips are over 50% more likely to be reunited with their families.
• Microchips are permanent, painless, and affordable.
• It takes less than 10 seconds to scan but can mean a lifetime of relief.

Is Your Pet Already Microchipped?

Great! But have you updated your contact info? It’s just as important. We can help check and update registration details during your next visit.

We Can Help—Fast and Easy

At Paws Plus, microchipping is quick, safe, and affordable. If you’re unsure whether your pet is chipped—or want to make sure their info is current—stop by or ask during your next appointment.

Let’s make sure that, no matter what the season brings, your pet always has a way home.