Ancillary Services

Microchipping

Millions of pets go missing every year and many animals never make it back to their homes. Microchipping your pet is a simple, painless way to prevent this tragedy. A microchip is a tiny electronic device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted beneath your pet's skin between the shoulder blades. This procedure is as easy and painless as a vaccination.

The microchip remains implanted in your pet for his or her entire life. Each microchip has a unique number associated with it. This number, along with information about you and your pet (vital statistics, home address, etc.) is stored in a national pet registry. Most veterinary hospitals and animal shelters have electronic scanners capable of reading these microchips. If your lost pet is found, his or her microchip can be scanned and you will be contacted. Park Animal Hospital uses the resQ and Home Again microchip systems. Our veterinarians and staff can help you determine which system is right for your pet.

DNA Testing

Do you want to know know more about your mixed-breed dog's background? Park Animal Hospital now offers DNA testing for mixed-breed dogs. Our hospital uses the Wisdom Panel™ MX test. Based on years of extensive research, this genetic test can identify your dog's breed mix from more than 130 AKC recognized breeds. Using a small amount of blood drawn from your pet, Wisdom Panel™ MX can produce a detailed report identifying the breeds detected in your dog's background. Knowing the breed make-up of your dog can provide insight into your pet's behavior and appearance, as well as help identify potential health problems associated with your dog's background.

Feral Cat Adoptions

Park Animal Hospital helps rescue and find new homes for kittens born in the wild or abandoned. Our staff raises and feeds these kittens, runs extensive tests on them and helps them find a caring home. For more information about our feral cat adoption program, please call us at 415-753-8485.