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Originally Posted by MishyMish  I am at a loss of what to do. I am getting my furbaby soon (  ) and I am strongly considering getting him microchipped during the first vet visit. It seems that most do not chip their babies until they get their neuter/spay at about 6 months.
Even though it's a big needle, many say it doesn't hurt the dog. I even check out some Youtube videos and it doesn't seem to hurt the dog, but what do I know? 
I don't plan on losing my baby, but who ever really does? I live in suburbia, but as soon as he gets his shots, we are going to be out and about. I just want to protect him and give him the best chance of reuniting if anything ever happens. Especially since Yorkies are one of the top stolen dogs.
Do you all think it's a good idea to chip him right away or wait until the neuter? Does it hurt them? |
Well, these pups gets their tails docked so a little fat needle is NOTHING compared to that. I have a yorkie that is micro chipped. He was not my dog at the time this was done. I have had him for about a month and a half and he's a year old. I think a fence is the first line of defense. One where he can't squeeze his little body thru. I'm kinda grossed out at feeling his microchip, however I know it's a good thing for my baby boy to have. Just KNOW you'll be feeling it when rubbing his body or neck, (where ever it is that you decide, or the vet decides...to put it). I'm grateful for it....but grossed out lol
Here's a couple of trains of thoughts: 1. He's so young and unaware, do it as young as possible. 2. He's already going thru so many toxins with his shots that you should wait for when his body is stronger when the shots lessen. I mean...there are other thought processes over this subject matter but those are the two that came to mind for me over all the years that I'd had puppies. I have had VERY MANY puppies over my "doggy career" lol. I think it mostly depends on how well you know your baby and what's best for that individual dog. My dogs have never been treated the same at a vet because each one was unique in what they could handle. I used to have a pack (5) when I lived in the country side... In fact one of them was not at all able to take a rabies shot (after his first initial one) for the rest of his life as it made him very lethargic. So, consider your baby and how tough or tender he is and decide from there...