Microchipping is used to identify your pet
if it ever gets lost. The FriendChip by Avid is so tiny that it fits through a hypodermic needle. Just like a vaccination,
it's injected under the skin of your pet where it remains safely for life. The procedure can be done any time (we recommend
at the time of spay or neuter) and helps aid in the return of your lost pet. If your pet is found and brought to a vet or
animal shelter your pet is checked with a special scanner. If your pet is protected, by having a FriendChip in place, the
shelter or veterinary hospital calls the Avid phone number and you or your veterinarian is called (depends on how you register).
For more information on the Avid FriendChip please call the office.
Health
Certificates
Health certificates are necessary for anyone traveling out of Massachusetts
(by car or plane). Health certificates are required by all states. To check the requirements for individual states go to www.usda.gov
and click on travel & recreation tab. From there you can click on pets in the related topics box and scroll down till
you see importing and exporting pets and click on U.S. state & territory animal regulations. If you are traveling out
of the country you should check with your airline or travel agent for the appropriate forms and requirements. Don't wait until
the last minute because some countries require blood tests that take time for the results to come back.
