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Originally Posted by Mardelin  Let me clear things up a bit.
1. A breeder can have a micro-chip implanted, but doesn't have to have it registered to anyone. It is a requirement though to have your dogs identified. So, instead of tattoo a micro-chip is implanted.
2. If a pup is sold and has the micro-chip implanted the paper work is handed over to the new owner so they can register the pup.
3. As far as the expense....It is minimal. Owners can purchase chips and implant them themselves (this is where the problem comes in, inept in implanting).
4. Reputable breeders that I know purchase the chips & scanner, but have their vet's implant, when a pup is purchased, registration is handled by the new owner.
All my dogs have micro-chips and I can't feel them, unless I really push down...It's the size of grain of rice. The chips have not moved......they are in the same place they were implanted. As far as cancer causing.....geez, the air they breath can cause cancer. Some foods cause kidney failure. Some foods to high in protien can cause problems. Other foods too high in fat can cause pancreatitis. |
Thank you! I thought I might just be the only poster here who actually has a micro-chipped dog with MY info on it.
The breeder had it implanted by her vet and gave me the registration papers. It was all done on-line and when we moved I just updated my account on-line with our new address and phone number. It is called HomeAgain and since I didn't choose the company I don't know anything about it other than it is super easy to keep my info current, which is going to be critical if I ever lose my dog somehow.