Pet identification is very important, especially for cats who go outdoors. Collars with the owner’s name and phone number should be worn by all outdoor cats. Cats can be tattooed as a means of identification. This is often done at the time of spay or neuter and is done while the cat is under general anesthesia. Microchips that are placed under the skin using a needle. These chips contain information that identifies the cat and the cat’s owners. This information can be obtained by reading the cat’s microchip with a scanner.

It is a good idea to have some form of identification for your cat in case your cat ever gets lost.