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Kate · 02-14-2006, 12:16 AM

Can someone please tell me if this is painful?

Does the animal have to be put to sleep, where is the microchip installed, and is it about the size of a kernal
of rice?

Also, do vets all over check for this if the dog is brought in, and is a new patient at the clinic? If so, and things don't
add up, will they actually call you, even if it is long distance.

Sorry if this sounds dumb, but I am thinking about doing this.

Thanks.

Kate

Twinkie_love · 02-14-2006, 12:27 AM

Hi Kate.
I live in Germany so I do not know if this will help at all.
My dog is 5months old and we got her microchipped 5days ago because I am planning to take her to Greece for a couple of weeks and in the requirements was to get her microchipped. I would do it anyway though for her safety. The vet told me she didnt need to be anesthetized but warned me that the needle is pretty big. And IT WAS. She did not move or cry at all. We were all suprised. He inserted the chip in her neck.

Vets ARE supposed to scan all the pets that come in to be sure that the pet belongs to the owner that brings the animal in. Keeping that in mind this protects both the owner and the pet.

Kate · 02-14-2006, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Twinkie_love

Hi Kate.
I live in Germany so I do not know if this will help at all.
My dog is 5months old and we got her microchipped 5days ago because I am planning to take her to Greece for a couple of weeks and in the requirements was to get her microchipped. I would do it anyway though for her safety. The vet told me she didnt need to be anesthetized but warned me that the needle is pretty big. And IT WAS. She did not move or cry at all. We were all suprised. He inserted the chip in her neck.

Vets ARE supposed to scan all the pets that come in to be sure that the pet belongs to the owner that brings the animal in. Keeping that in mind this protects both the owner and the pet.

Thanks so much for the quick reply.

I hated reading the part about the needle because I am dreading taking her in for one shot in April. I guess I am overly protective, but feel I need to do this.

Thanks so much.

Kate

Twinkie_love · 02-14-2006, 12:40 AM

If your furbaby is around the age of being neutered/spayed you can do the microchip then

.
Good luck

Kate · 02-14-2006, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twinkie_love

If your furbaby is around the age of being neutered/spayed you can do the microchip then

.
Good luck

I have had my little girl for 10 mos., and she is 3 -1/2
yrs. old.

If she had not been spayed, I would have done this.

Can I do this when she gets her next shot, or does she need to stay overnight? I rather doubt this, but don't know for sure.

Many thanks.

hunniebunnie · 02-14-2006, 01:07 AM

i'm cutting a pasting something i've previiously posted:

i just got bunjee microchipped today! the local animal control had a free microchip clinic. i gave them the recommended $10 donation for local residents. it'll cost me another $9 to submit and register the information for the national registry. that's 50% off the normal national registry price of $18 since i got the chip at a shelter.

i also had the option of bringing bunjee to another vaccination/microchip clinic held at a pet store and not sponsored by the local shelter. the price for the microchip is $39 plus the national registration of $18.

if you question whether or not the chip works, take your yorkie to a shelter or a vet and have them scanned to confirm that the chip works. shelters will automatically scan animals brought in to find the owner. but i really wish vets and vaccination clinics automatically scan pets brought to them as well. it would give me more peace of mind.

one thing i have to complain about the microchipping tho is that the needle and chip used for a 50 lb lab is the same as on a 5 lb yorkie. which means, the needle is HUGE for my poor bunjee. he yelped really loudly when he was injected and then turn to hide in my arms and just whimpered. i felt so bad. but it's for his own good and safety. luckily, 30 minutes later, he play with his playgroup as nothing happened.

Princess Zoe · 02-14-2006, 01:34 AM

I watched my sisters dog get microchipped, and it wasn't a big deal at all. It was all done in a few seconds (like a shot), and her dog didn't even act like it hurt at all! I was surprised. It's a very worthwhile thing to have done, and not much to it. You just take them home immediately. I will get my 2 girls microchipped when they are spayed.

Tiny Titan · 02-14-2006, 02:00 AM

I am just waiting for Titan to get old enough to get it installed. Peace of mind is what I want in case something should ever happen to my little boy. Knowing that no matter where we go he will always be returned to me. Alot of places are making it manditory to have your pets microchipped. It is just another part of responsible pet ownership.

Olivier · 02-14-2006, 02:45 AM

All my puppies are microchipped when they are 8 weeks old . I never heard one crying when it is done .

Deber · 02-14-2006, 03:43 AM

My three are micro-chipped too! Didn't even flinch when it was done! Now I am on my Vets office to routinely scan for chips. If a dog was ever lost I would expect Vets offices to be on the lookout!

Its scary for us to watch it being done, but my dogs did not mind it anymore than when they had their shots...but I feel a lot better!

alisonJ · 02-14-2006, 03:54 AM

Edie is chipped. I had it done while she was under anesthesia for her spay operation. I would not have her anesthetized only for installation of the chip, as anesthesia presents its own dangers.

While I think chipping is important, it does not take the place of a tag, which Edie also wears. When she was a puppy, I could not make her wear a tag because she kept chewing on it. Now that she is older, she has a tag with my cell phone number on it. This way, even if we are traveling, she can be returned to me.

SolnzeUSB · 02-14-2006, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Twinkie_love

My dog is 5months old and we got her microchipped 5days ago because I am planning to take her to Greece for a couple of weeks and in the requirements was to get her microchipped.

What chip did you get? And do you know if Crystal Tag is read in Europe? My vet could not read that chip because this company blocks all readers that do not come from them. Since I am going to be coming to Europe myself I am thinking of rechipping mine.

chachi · 02-14-2006, 05:39 AM

It must not be that painful because some people have it done when they are not being spayed and neutered and under anesthia. I didi it while mine were under anesthia.

Twinkie_love · 02-14-2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SolnzeUSB

What chip did you get? And do you know if Crystal Tag is read in Europe? My vet could not read that chip because this company blocks all readers that do not come from them. Since I am going to be coming to Europe myself I am thinking of rechipping mine.

I got an international microchip. He said it definitely works for Europe and I would have no problems when travelling to the U.S.

amspoelstra · 02-14-2006, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Twinkie_love

I got an international microchip. He said it definitely works for Europe and I would have no problems when travelling to the U.S.

There are a few chips that work internationally. The most well known is HomeAgain. That is the one that Trixie has and that is one of the ones they recommended for taking her to Europe.

The vet told me to do it when she got spayed so she was under anyway. Although I'm sure if I wouldn't have done the spaying and microchipping at the same time, I'd probably wouldn't have put her under.

02-14-2006, 12:16 AM	#1
Kate YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 853	Microchipping Can someone please tell me if this is painful? Does the animal have to be put to sleep, where is the microchip installed, and is it about the size of a kernal of rice? Also, do vets all over check for this if the dog is brought in, and is a new patient at the clinic? If so, and things don't add up, will they actually call you, even if it is long distance. Sorry if this sounds dumb, but I am thinking about doing this. Thanks. Kate __________________ 7/14/02- 1/16/15 RIP Sadie

02-14-2006, 12:27 AM	#2
Twinkie_love Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 207	Hi Kate. I live in Germany so I do not know if this will help at all. My dog is 5months old and we got her microchipped 5days ago because I am planning to take her to Greece for a couple of weeks and in the requirements was to get her microchipped. I would do it anyway though for her safety. The vet told me she didnt need to be anesthetized but warned me that the needle is pretty big. And IT WAS. She did not move or cry at all. We were all suprised. He inserted the chip in her neck. Vets ARE supposed to scan all the pets that come in to be sure that the pet belongs to the owner that brings the animal in. Keeping that in mind this protects both the owner and the pet. __________________ Katia & Twinkie

02-14-2006, 12:40 AM	#4
Twinkie_love Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 207	If your furbaby is around the age of being neutered/spayed you can do the microchip then . Good luck __________________ Katia & Twinkie

02-14-2006, 01:34 AM	#7
Princess Zoe YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 251	I watched my sisters dog get microchipped, and it wasn't a big deal at all. It was all done in a few seconds (like a shot), and her dog didn't even act like it hurt at all! I was surprised. It's a very worthwhile thing to have done, and not much to it. You just take them home immediately. I will get my 2 girls microchipped when they are spayed. __________________ Zoe and Pixie's Mommy

02-14-2006, 03:43 AM	#10
Deber Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 68	My three are micro-chipped too! Didn't even flinch when it was done! Now I am on my Vets office to routinely scan for chips. If a dog was ever lost I would expect Vets offices to be on the lookout! Its scary for us to watch it being done, but my dogs did not mind it anymore than when they had their shots...but I feel a lot better! __________________ Deb and the Gang!

02-14-2006, 01:07 AM	#6
hunniebunnie Follower of Yorkietology Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cali-fo-nee-ya Posts: 1,325	i'm cutting a pasting something i've previiously posted: i just got bunjee microchipped today! the local animal control had a free microchip clinic. i gave them the recommended $10 donation for local residents. it'll cost me another $9 to submit and register the information for the national registry. that's 50% off the normal national registry price of $18 since i got the chip at a shelter. i also had the option of bringing bunjee to another vaccination/microchip clinic held at a pet store and not sponsored by the local shelter. the price for the microchip is $39 plus the national registration of $18. if you question whether or not the chip works, take your yorkie to a shelter or a vet and have them scanned to confirm that the chip works. shelters will automatically scan animals brought in to find the owner. but i really wish vets and vaccination clinics automatically scan pets brought to them as well. it would give me more peace of mind. one thing i have to complain about the microchipping tho is that the needle and chip used for a 50 lb lab is the same as on a 5 lb yorkie. which means, the needle is HUGE for my poor bunjee. he yelped really loudly when he was injected and then turn to hide in my arms and just whimpered. i felt so bad. but it's for his own good and safety. luckily, 30 minutes later, he play with his playgroup as nothing happened.

02-14-2006, 02:00 AM	#8
Tiny Titan Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 51	I am just waiting for Titan to get old enough to get it installed. Peace of mind is what I want in case something should ever happen to my little boy. Knowing that no matter where we go he will always be returned to me. Alot of places are making it manditory to have your pets microchipped. It is just another part of responsible pet ownership.

02-14-2006, 02:45 AM	#9
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	All my puppies are microchipped when they are 8 weeks old . I never heard one crying when it is done .

02-14-2006, 03:54 AM	#11
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	Edie is chipped. I had it done while she was under anesthesia for her spay operation. I would not have her anesthetized only for installation of the chip, as anesthesia presents its own dangers. While I think chipping is important, it does not take the place of a tag, which Edie also wears. When she was a puppy, I could not make her wear a tag because she kept chewing on it. Now that she is older, she has a tag with my cell phone number on it. This way, even if we are traveling, she can be returned to me.

02-14-2006, 05:39 AM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	It must not be that painful because some people have it done when they are not being spayed and neutered and under anesthia. I didi it while mine were under anesthia. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427