My pet wears an ID tag every day. Why do I need to have him microchipped?

My pet wears an ID tag every day. Why do I need to have him microchipped?

It's important for your pet to have a permanent form of identification. A collar and ID tags are not considered permanent ID. Lost pets frequently end up in shelters after their collars come off. If this happens your pet can still be identified by the microchip since it is embedded beneath its skin.
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