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Microchipping? My breeder suggested that I do not microchip my puppy. She said that a couple of her smaller dogs are chipped and that the chips seem to bother them a lot. I had been planning on getting my puppy chipped, but now I am wondering... So to those of you who have smaller dogs - do the chips really seem to bother them or not? |
All of my Yorkies are microchipped and other than a slight discomfort when they were inserted (no worse than a vaccination) none have ever had any issue with the chip. I've never seen them scratch, bite, or even notice the chip was in place. What did your breeder say was the issue with her dogs? Teresa |
All of mine are Micro-chipped and none of them have had problems with it at all. The smallest yorkie I have had was 3 1/2 pounds and it didn't bother him at all. |
My breeder said that on her smaller dogs that the chips would travel and that they would have periodic swelling in that area and seemed tender to the touch. She said she would do it on larger dogs just not small ones. |
I strongly suggest microchips it just might be the only thing that brings your baby back to you if he/she lost |
Both my girls were microchipped while they were spayed so they didn't experience the discomfort of having it done. They have had their's for almost a year and we have had no problems. :) IMO, it provides an extra bit of promise to having my girls returned to me in the event they are ever missing. |
My puppy, 12 weeks old, is already micro chipped. He does have a small lump where the chip was placed, but I have been able to touch him there (back of neck) and he has had no issues. From what I was told they have a good chance of finding your Yorkie if it is chipped if you register their chip. Good luck!! |
My little man is chipped. The day he got it, it did bother him after the anesthesia wore off. I had the chip put in at the same time as his neuter. I'm glad I did it this way; I'm sure it would have been more uncomfortable without he anesthesia. His back was bloody where the vet inserted the needle. I don't know why it was so bloody. It could have been normal, or the vet did a poor job of inserting it. Fast forward to today, over a year later, the chip doesn't bother my pup at all. He doesn't even know it's there. :) |
Both of mine are microchipped and have had no issues... They both got theirs done while they were under for their spay/neuter. I want to know that I am doing everything I can to ensure they get back to me. |
I had mine microchipped and it seemed to bother the techs doing it more than it bothered my 2. They were around 5lbs at the time of chipping. They are now 7 and 6.5 and still no issues. I did have a larger rescue that was with me for a short time. I took her to the vet shortly after I got her because I felt something on her side. It turned out to be her chip. The vet said that they can travel no matter how big or small the dog is. Because they are smaller, most people run their hands over their whole body and would feel it if it moved. I would microchip the puppy though. A tattoo will fade or become distorted and a collar can be removed. Good luck in your decision. |
All of mine are chipped! Never ANY discomfort noted. My Maya is 3lbs. and Remy is 4 lbs!! Both on the small side. Highly recommend it. |
I have all my dogs microchipped. Remy is 4lbs and was chiped about 1 month ago. We have not had any problems. I have found dogs in the past, the first thing I would do is take them to my vet to see if they are chipped... it has help many pups return to their home. |
Various Manufacturers of Micro-Chip ID I have both of mine Chipped, with no health problems. But, one needs to be aware... There are about six Manufacturers of those Electronic ID Chips. They operate/are activated by different Radio Frequencies (scanner). Some Scanners will "read" more than one of the above Frequencies. But, I'm unaware of any Scanner, that will read all the Frequencies used. SO... 1) You should be aware of who Manufactured the Chip (not Banfield for instance, but the actual Manufacturer) 2) Exactly what Frequency in KHz/MHz the Chip is activated with. 3) The Digital Number transmitted to the Scanner (individual to each Chip). Needless to say, you should have the above information recorded for each of your animals, in case of Lost/Stolen or other need to provide proof of ownership. |
Blue was microchipped when he was a puppy. He is fine with it. My other dogs and cat are also microchipped and have no problem. |
Who was this breeder saying this? Ask a vet...then do it! A lot of people use Home Again chips...depends mostly on who your vets does. You can also go to many rescues and they have their vets do it to raise their own funds (they usually charge significantly less than any regular vet) and they also give a discount in the service because they want to ensure a lost dog makes it home...not unclaimed and then maybe save by a rescue...I believe almost all humane society shelters offer this service...but many other independant rescues do also. |
Pistol was chipped in October. He has no clue it's even there. |
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We did for the off chance that they could get away from us and get lost. It's worth it. |
What the average cost of the mirco-chip? I've been thinking about this when it's time for Kody to get fixed. |
All microchips have the potential of migration, but it shouldn't be a problem. My two furbabies are both around 3 lbs and are both microchipped. No problems at all! |
My pup was chipped at my request before I brought her home. I think it is very important. If she ever gets lost at least I'll have a way to track her. Without it, you won't have much of a chance to find him/her. If the chip did happen to bother, you could always have it removed. I wouldn't give it a second thought. It will also give you some peace of mind. |
All my girls are chipped and have never had any problems, incuding my two pound Chihuahua. (she's since passed away) I highly suggest you do the same. If ever they get lost and taken to a Vet. or animal control, they will scan for the chip then call the owner. If no chip is found, the dog will be adopted out. |
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None of my four have ever had a problem and I cannot feel their chips. My smallest is just over 5 pounds now, but was chipped at 2-3 lbs (with her spay). Roxy was chipped while awake (before her spay). She didn't even cry for the chip and she screams like a banshee during vaccinations. |
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first thing I did when I knew we were moving from the boonies of SW Missouri to Las Vegas was to make an appointment to get Soph chipped. She was wide awake and didn't so much as flinch when they inserted the chip. Had Gulliver done when he was neutered this past September when he was 5 months old and 4 pounds. Neither of them have had any problem and the peace of mind it gives me is worth way more than what it cost to have them done. |
Bella got her chip at the same time as her rabies vaccine! I think it was about 20 weeks. She was around 3 pounds give or take, and she did not even flinch!! Easy peasy and no issues since. Jett will be getting his chip at the rabies, if he would ever get any bigger! (I want to wait until he hits 2 pounds or so before we do his rabies shot.) |
You will not regret it! |
My 12 week old yorkie is chipped and it doesnt bother her at all. |
:) poppy was chipped when she was 11 months old ;) she was asleep at the time being spayed :) the chip has never bothered her , she does not know its there ;) love jill n poppy xx :aimeeyork |
Thanks for all the info. I am definately going to go ahead and have her chipped as planned!! |
Various Manufacturers of Micro-Chip ID I need to do an "Add On" to my previous post... Just did a quick search on Manufacturers of these items.. There's more than Six as of today ! They are trying to keep the Frequencies to three... those being 125/128/134 kHz. This is going to be very difficult, given that Manufacturers outside the USA, are making these things, and "may" make Scanners which will read the presently "known" frequencies. SO, if you took anything that I have said, to mean not to ID that's NOT what I'm trying to do here ! It's a very good idea ! I just emphasize that you must know what Chip you have. Be ready to provide that (complete) information to a facility which may assist you in recovery or ID'ing you animal for any other reason, where they will know which Scanner to use, and or provide that information to another Facility. |
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