micro chip vs. tatoo - YorkieTalk.com Forums

cooperk · 04-10-2008, 05:53 AM

I would like to either tatoo or micro chip my 5 mo. old yorkie, and would like your opinions on which to choose. I micro chipped my Westie years ago, but have recently read on a post here that it has been linked to causing cancer. I don't know if that is true or not, but thought I would look into the possibility of Tatooing my baby - it's in style these days with everyone, anyway. Perhaps she'll be "cool."

Could anyone here give me an idea of the pros/cons of both?
I know micro chip costs, but what about tatooing?
Who tatoos?

Kathy

silyjillie · 04-10-2008, 06:02 AM

I dont know much about tatooing and I've never heard of microchippin causin cancer. Meeko is microchipped tho. I'll have to check back later to see if anyon e else knows about that!

coroth · 04-10-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cooperk

I would like to either tatoo or micro chip my 5 mo. old yorkie, and would like your opinions on which to choose. I micro chipped my Westie years ago, but have recently read on a post here that it has been linked to causing cancer. I don't know if that is true or not, but thought I would look into the possibility of Tatooing my baby - it's in style these days with everyone, anyway. Perhaps she'll be "cool."

Could anyone here give me an idea of the pros/cons of both?
I know micro chip costs, but what about tatooing?
Who tatoos?

Kathy

I've heard the cancer thing too and I've heard that the microchips only work with specific scanners...I don't know if that is true or not. I hope for our baby's sake it isn't! I've thought about tattooing too. They do it at our local dog show when it comes every year I know... I'll be watching to get input. I don't really know how it works.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 04-10-2008, 06:05 AM

we microchip here,, AVID... i'd never consider tatooing a Yorkie,, as we used to tatoo big hunting dogs we raised,,its nothing i'd do to a small dog

jeanietoo · 04-10-2008, 08:27 AM

I don't know about the cancer thing but I suppose it's very possible. It is a foreign body. One con I do know about is the chip can migrate to other parts of the body

KathyinCali · 04-10-2008, 10:42 AM

Lucy is microchipped. My German Shepherds are microchipped and tattoed.

Mammajo · 04-10-2008, 10:49 AM

Yes it is said that microchips can cause cancer at the site, but it is a rare occurance. Both of my Yorkie's are microchipped.
I'm not sure about the tattoo. Might be something to discuss with your vet.
Good Luck

cooperk · 04-10-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jeanietoo

I don't know about the cancer thing but I suppose it's very possible. It is a foreign body. One con I do know about is the chip can migrate to other parts of the body

Wow, I never knew that. Kind of defeats the purpose, eh?

YorkieChick1 · 04-10-2008, 11:14 AM

All my dogs are microchipped but I was at a dog event where I saw a tattoo company. I was not impressed because the tattoo's looked so horrible. I know it's for safety instead of beauty but they tattooed a registration number on the inside thigh of the dog in black ink that looked like a prison tattoo or something. It was quite large also, about 2- 21/2" long. I don't know how many companies are in business right now but I hope they get better at it before I would do it.

YorkieAunt · 04-11-2008, 06:39 AM

My parents Whippet was tattooed in her ear but after a few years, it became very hard to read the numbers and letters. I just had my girl microchipped instead. I think with a chip, it is easier to look up the owner. All it takes is a phone call.

cooperk · 04-11-2008, 07:11 AM

I suppose a micro chip is the way to go these days. Checking it every once in awhile to make sure it's still working (and in it's correct place) would be a good idea.

Thanks everyone!

mingtoy · 04-11-2008, 07:18 AM

Darlin is tattoed and it faded out . Mingtoy have a microchip .

04-10-2008, 05:53 AM	#1
cooperk YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 382	micro chip vs. tatoo I would like to either tatoo or micro chip my 5 mo. old yorkie, and would like your opinions on which to choose. I micro chipped my Westie years ago, but have recently read on a post here that it has been linked to causing cancer. I don't know if that is true or not, but thought I would look into the possibility of Tatooing my baby - it's in style these days with everyone, anyway. Perhaps she'll be "cool." Could anyone here give me an idea of the pros/cons of both? I know micro chip costs, but what about tatooing? Who tatoos? Kathy

04-10-2008, 06:05 AM	#4
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	we microchip here,, AVID... i'd never consider tatooing a Yorkie,, as we used to tatoo big hunting dogs we raised,,its nothing i'd do to a small dog __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

04-10-2008, 10:42 AM	#6
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Lucy is microchipped. My German Shepherds are microchipped and tattoed. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

04-10-2008, 11:14 AM	#9
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,249	All my dogs are microchipped but I was at a dog event where I saw a tattoo company. I was not impressed because the tattoo's looked so horrible. I know it's for safety instead of beauty but they tattooed a registration number on the inside thigh of the dog in black ink that looked like a prison tattoo or something. It was quite large also, about 2- 21/2" long. I don't know how many companies are in business right now but I hope they get better at it before I would do it. __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! Brooke,Binky,Bunny,Buster & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

04-11-2008, 06:39 AM	#10
YorkieAunt Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta Canada Posts: 622	My parents Whippet was tattooed in her ear but after a few years, it became very hard to read the numbers and letters. I just had my girl microchipped instead. I think with a chip, it is easier to look up the owner. All it takes is a phone call. __________________ Diana-Mommy to Tessa ,Harley ,Misty & Boca Post unto others as you would have others post unto you

04-10-2008, 06:02 AM	#2
silyjillie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 1,060	I dont know much about tatooing and I've never heard of microchippin causin cancer. Meeko is microchipped tho. I'll have to check back later to see if anyon e else knows about that!

04-10-2008, 08:27 AM	#5
jeanietoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 783	I don't know about the cancer thing but I suppose it's very possible. It is a foreign body. One con I do know about is the chip can migrate to other parts of the body

04-10-2008, 10:49 AM	#7
Mammajo Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 11	Yes it is said that microchips can cause cancer at the site, but it is a rare occurance. Both of my Yorkie's are microchipped. I'm not sure about the tattoo. Might be something to discuss with your vet. Good Luck

04-11-2008, 07:11 AM	#11
cooperk YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 382	I suppose a micro chip is the way to go these days. Checking it every once in awhile to make sure it's still working (and in it's correct place) would be a good idea. Thanks everyone!

04-11-2008, 07:18 AM	#12
mingtoy YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 496	Darlin is tattoed and it faded out . Mingtoy have a microchip .