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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  I didn't get the feel at all that some thought their opinion was the only one that should be considered or taken to heart. I am glad to get all the good info, myself, and know the rest of us are as well, but until we start to hear this is really damaging dogs, I have to weigh the chances that my dog could get separated from me somehow over the course of the next 12 - 15 years being a tiny and adorable Yorkie that is impulsive(despite his almost constant behavior modification training) and adventurous; and weighing what looks most likely at this time to cause us problems, it is getting lost vs. tumors. If I start to hear credible evidence that tumors and cancers are being noted in other than negligible numbers, I will have the chip removed and any recommended treatment.
Am glad for all the discussion and info I can get on this subject so thanks to all posters. Keep the info coming. |
I agree with you and I hope I didn’t make anyone feel badly about posting their opinion. I was offering
my opinion about the links posted with supposedly evidence of some type of conflicting reports. I find none of the sites legitimate.
Reading the first sites Mission Statement :
http://www.chipmenot.org/ourmission.htm• REPEALING LEGISLATION: To repeal laws, ordinances, and regulations that mandate the microchipping of animals.
Makes me think there’s a strong possibility the site is sponsored by commercial breeders and dog fighting enthusiasts both groups want to see microchips banned.
The second link is about horses, and not dogs, and I haven’t read enough of the literature on horses to discuss this.
The third link I couldn’t read because you have to join before you can read, but just because someone is sueing a company, it doesn’t mean a thing the lawsuit has any credibility.
In my opinion, these links can’t be compared to the opinions offered by the AVMA.
For me, it not so much about the microchips themselves, that a personal decision, it's about not playing into commercial breeders/dog fighting enthusiasts hands. I seriously don't think many of you realize how big the dog fighting world is, I truly believe that is a real problem, and while Yorkies as a breed may not be "fighting" small dogs have been used for bait. As pet owners we should do everything help end the inhumane conditions for dogs in this country. Passing on information from sites such as this might help stop some of the legislation from being pasted, if enough pet owners overreact. I’ve also read how the groups are targeting conservative churches saying that microchips are the “sign of the beast”.
Remember, most of the legislation only applies to commercial breeders it won't affect pet owners, although I believe some states/counties would like to require it for a dog found wondering the streets three times, and I'm all for that too!