No, a microchip does not guarantee that your dog will be found. If your dog gets lost and is injured, attacked, or passes away, and nobody finds them, we unfortunately cannot return them to you. However, if a friendly dog is found roaming around without identification, most people will take them to a shelter or vet's office. The first thing they'll do is check for a microchip, which can then help locate you, the owner.

Yes, all shelters scan for microchips. If you found an animal and brought it to a shelter, the first thing they would do is check for a microchip. This includes our own hospital.

Microchipping is a way for veterinarians, rescue organizations, and individuals to identify your dog and know who they are and where they live if they should ever be separated from you.

Microchipping is a way for veterinarians, rescue organizations, and individuals to identify your dog and know who they are and where they live if they should ever be separated from you.

Severe corneal disease caused by dry eye or chronic keratitis, dense cataracts, and retinal detachment are some causes of dog blindness. If you suspect vision loss, take your dog to a vet as it could be due to age-related changes. Eyesight cannot be maintained just by applying substances to the eyes, as vision loss is usually due to a biological process.

While there isn't an eye test similar to what humans undergo, there are some vision tests conducted at the vet's office. These include tracking a laser pointer or cotton balls, and checking pupil reactivity to bright light.