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Microchipping. I've had Nilla since Thursday, and I am super convinced to get her microchipped. If I ever take her out, or even when I was just bringing her home, everyone ooh'd and ah'd over her. They want to know what she is, where they can get one, they talk about how she's so sweet and adorable ... Honestly, it scares me to death. I know that it might sound crazy, but I'm afraid someone will try and steal her. My question is if (and when, because I still want to have it done) I get her microchipped, no one can change the information on it, can they? If she was to become lost / stolen? I apologize if I sound crazy, but I'm falling more and more in love with this puppy and I would be heartbroken if I lost her! :aimeeyork :( |
Mina was chipped today while she was under being spayed. I filled out a form that will be registered. I will also give this number to the AKC when I register her there (that is why I have waited). There is a little yellow tag that has her number on it for her collar. I dont think that there is a way to change the information that is registered,unless you contacted the company with a new buyer and you both agreed to change her ownership. |
You would get a paper in the mail with your info on it. You then have to sign and put the new owners name on it transfering to them. That is with most microchipping. Some you can call, but I believe those also req a signature of the original owner and not just anyone could call and change it saying it was you. |
I plan to microchip too. How much is the cost? Does Lola have to be put to sleep to have it placed or is there some other type of medication? I'm very fearful of having her go under anesthesia as I have two friends whose yorkies died getting their teeth cleaned because their tracheas were punctured while being intubated. My Lola is almost 8 months & hasn't gone into heat. I'm fearful of the anesthesia to have her spayed. |
I'm glad it's not simple to change the information on the chip. I'm thinking the procedure doesn't require them to be asleep ... It's supposed to be very simple. They may insert it with a needle? I feel like I've heard that, but I'm not completely sure. I have to take Nilla for a check-up Friday, and I'm hoping they can do it then. I'll pay the extra money for safety and peace of mind! |
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Thanks for the info. |
Well I suppose if someone was malicious enough they could have a chip replaced but generally i wouldn't think so. i would get the chip and hopefully you will never need to use it. Yes, they do NOT need to be asleep to get a chip put in but if your going to get a spay do it at that time. It does hurt. I've seen them put every single one of mine in and they are in a lot of discomfort. :( You could also have a chip put in during a teeth cleaning. Often times, their put under for that depending on where and how the teeth cleaning is done. |
Our breeder did ours and the needle is an 18 gauge needle, which is pretty big (I injected hormones every day with one-they're BIG) Noah didn't whine or whimper at all when she did it. I wonder if they can numb the area first with lidocaine? |
Coco got chipped because of her paper work. She was awake during the whole process. She didnt make any noise at all. She yelped when she got her rabies shot. so I guess this hurts less :P One thing that I'm still wondering is the whole scanning process. They only scan lost dogs. What if someone steals them and bring them into the vet for whatever reason and pretend it is theirs then they never scan them. I think vets should scan all new patients and check the numbers against them... |
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And if my dogs were stolen, I would contact every vet in 5 counties and let them know with a description, and chip numbers. |
My Marlee has a chip but the lady told me she never reg it with Akc. So how do I go about having her chipped with my info? I didn't get her papers. |
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When I picked Kaji up, he was groggy and sleepy, so I know he didn't wiggle for them when they had the chip implanted. The scab was HUGE! He still had freshly dried blood on his back. I felt so bad. The only comfort I have is knowing my baby was still under when they implanted the chip. |
I took Nilla for a check-up and to get chipped today. She did yelp pretty loudly, but they said that was to be expected because it was a big needle. They took her in a room away from me too, and I think she's a little ... clingy. Lol, just like her momma! |
Had a friend who about 3 years ago purchased a dog from some people who have 3 dogs for sale. They were told the dog was just under a years old. One-and-a-half years later while on vacation their dog ate some pine needles and became ill - they went to the vet in that state that the camp ground recommended and you can guess -- it had a chip with an owners name on it. Lessons that were learned: * if no one scans the chip, no one knows about the owner * the crime of dog theft is not very severe so it is not a crime that is feared The rest of the story is sad - involves attorneys and $$$, and they lost their dog back to the original owner who had the dog chipped and then later stolen. |
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