Another thing to mention-
You shouldn't feel the chip, unless it's been recently implanted in a small puppy then you might for a short period of time. But as they grow and gain fat and mass the chip will shift slightly (w/o injury or concern to the dog) and you'll no longer be able to feel it and it can still be easily scanned.
If you have a large breed dog, then I'd wait to chip them until they're closer to 10 months. Because by then most of their rapid development is done and you don't have to worry about the chip shifting drastically.
If it's a tiny Yorkie puppy and one that is anticipated to remain tiny, some breeders-especially overseas-will actually chip right under the skin of the next because the shoulder blades are simply too close together. But your average 4-7 pound Yorkie is chipped between the shoulder blades usually at your the same visit as your last set of inoculations. |