Think your pet’s microchip is keeping them safe? It might not be.

In this episode, Amy Castro talks with Dr. Matt Goetz, DVM, MBA from Merck Animal Health, the company behind HomeAgain microchips, to reveal what most pet parents don’t realize about microchipping. From missing registrations to false assumptions about collars and tags, this conversation will change how you think about pet safety.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why collars and tags aren’t enough to protect your pet
• What makes a microchip useless and how to fix it
• Simple steps to make sure your pet can always find their way home

SHOUTOUTS IN THIS EPISODE:
HomeAgain Pet Recovery
AAHA Microchip Registry Lookup

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk in this episode. That was our original name. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place.

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