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05-16-2008, 08:28 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairfield, Ohio
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| I need advice now!?!? Honest opinions Please!! Ok so I want to get my puppy Microchipped and my husband wants to take him today to do it. A local shelter does them pretty cheap. I just dont know if we should do it now or we should wait till he's older. He will be 10 weeks old on Saturday. I need everyones advice on if I should let my husband take him today or not. Please tell me your honest opinions...I dont want my baby at risk of anything. Is there any risk to this? Is it going to hurt him? Is he going to act funny afterwards? Any information is appreciated along with honest opinions!! If I take long to write back its because I am at work and cant be on constantly. But please keep commenting!! |
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05-16-2008, 08:46 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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| I had my two boys microchipped when they were under anesthesia for their neutering - the needle to put in the chip is pretty big
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05-16-2008, 08:48 AM | #3 |
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| stormy was 10 weeks when I got her microchipped. I also used a shelt to. $20 is worth it to be a little more at eased incase she gets lost. |
05-16-2008, 08:49 AM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California
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| Wait until you neuter him and/or have his teeth cleaned. The needle is big, and there is no need to put this little guy under stress so young. Just make sure he wears his harness with an ID tag on it all the time, with his name/telephone # on it.
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05-16-2008, 08:54 AM | #5 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan
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| Lily got it done when she was spayed because the vet said it was such a big needle it would hurt her.
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05-16-2008, 08:54 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairfield, Ohio
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| oh wow there was three different opinions....I have mixed feelings if he is just too young or not. Mayfateleadyou: was your baby under when they did it? How did she react to it if she wasnt? |
05-16-2008, 08:57 AM | #7 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada
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| I am doing the microchipping of my puppies when they are 8 to 12 weeks old depending on their size . They are all doing very well . |
05-16-2008, 09:30 AM | #8 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| Personally, I would not be taking a 10 week old puppy into any shelter - the risk is to big for catching something and the needle is large and can be painful so it is kinder to wait until you have him neutered or teeth cleaning.
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05-16-2008, 09:30 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX
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| I always take my puppies at 8 weeks old , never had a problem at all, and they have never cried more or less than with regular vaccinations. Yes it is a bigger needle and microchip is of the sz of a piece of rice and sometimes we get scared because of the look of the needle but supposely it hurts the same as any other shot .......my puppies have never acted with more pain at all, just a little cry as the needle goes in and some brave little ones don't even cry at all.........3 seconds and they are done. |
05-16-2008, 10:12 AM | #10 |
Love my Mika!!! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire UK
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| I've always had my pets microchipped the first time they visit the vets, none of them have ever even flinched! The needle is similar to type used in hospitals when setting up a drip/giving blood. They don't bother me but I'm sure some people think they're awful! I know people who have had small pets done ferret kits,baby rabbits and such and they have been fine also. Good luck with your decision.
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05-16-2008, 10:16 AM | #11 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Isle of Wight UK
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| We are waiting until Tink is spayed at 6 mths. (another month to go) Does anyone know of a dog being found - given back to owner due to having the chip?
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05-16-2008, 10:19 AM | #12 |
Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California
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| Both mine were chipped while they were under for spaying. They never showed any sign that they even know it is there. I have heard they may let out a little yelp sometimes because it is a little painful.
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05-16-2008, 10:23 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairfield, Ohio
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| I am still debating if I should take him now or wait....I dont want Bandit in pain but I've lost a pet before and I wish I had done it because I may have gotten him back. Wight Witch: click this link....there is a member that had her dog returned because of the microchip....she is the last posting on the page. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ochip-not.html |
05-16-2008, 10:24 AM | #14 |
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| My three girls were microchipped while they were under for a spay. |
05-16-2008, 10:32 AM | #15 |
My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia
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| Matty Lu was microchipped at 10 weeks without anesthesia. Anesthesia is not good unless they are being neutered, which I agree is a good time to have it done. However, although the needle is big, it is also incredibly sharp and the jab is quick and not too painful for them. I would have it done. Matty was only 1 pound when she was microchipped and she was fine. Good luck.
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