Why Should I Microchip My Cat?

The main reason to get your cat microchipped is if your cat gets lost and is found, she can easily be scanned and then reunited with her family. The really great thing about a microchip is that it's in your pet and will remain there no matter what. ... Shelters often microchip cats that are up for adoption.

What is the point of microchipping a cat?

The purpose of microchips used for pets is to provide a form of permanent identification. These microchip implants are called radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. They are tiny, about the size of a grain of rice, and are passive.

Is it bad to microchip your cat?

The good news is microchipping your cat is harmless and does not hurt your cat. Also, there are no cat microchip side effects. With any procedure, there's always the rare chance that a complication can occur while the chip is being implanted however, this is very rare.