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Microchip or Not??? Trixie is getting her dental today and I was wondering if I should have her microchipped at the same time. I had read that the microchip could cause some problems because it is under the skin and was wondering what everyone here felt. Is your dog microchipped and if not, why. Thanks. |
I 100% encourage microchip implantation. The benefits and positives of microchips far outweigh the possible negatives. :thumbup: While ID tags are nice to have...they are in no way comparable to a microchip. A great example is something HollyandMommy (member) posted. It's a long story, but to make it short and sweet; her dog was declared dead by a malicious, mischievous AC worker. The dog was found a year later; very much alive. The microchip is what brought Armani back to the member. Another situation that takes place ALL too often is that dogs are stolen, and ID tags are removed along with collars...then you can permanently say goodbye to your pet. I strongly encourage you to get Trixie microchipped whilst she's in for her dental. |
I don't see any reason NOT to microchip. It's an added layer of security for getting your dog back to you if by chance they get lost. I am fairly certain most people on YT will say yes to microchips! :thumbup: Jackson has one, don't even know it's in there, lol. I do check it every year at a dog event we got to where they do free scanning, just to make sure it's still working. |
Zoey was chipped and she was didn't even cry. I think it is a great idea. No down side. Cherie |
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Hope the dental goes well! |
All my pack is microchiped and my puppies NEVER leave my house to go to their new home without a microchip, they get the chip at 12 weeks just before they go home.. and I am the second contact in the chip registration, so my dogs will always be home in case of an emergency... hugs, |
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Brew opted for the ear tattoo when he went in for his snip. i think i may still get the mirochipping done as an extra precaution, but i like that any old person could see it and know that he has a home. they can only do the tattoo when he is knocked out, mircochip can be done anytime. his ears stand up so i was worried at first that he would look like a prison dog ;), but it's actually very well done. it's not near the tops of the ear it's deeper inside the ear so some of his hair covers it up at bit. i'm really happy with how it turned out. his tattoo say 2JAZ. 2=the number of neuters they have done for the year, JA=connects to the vets office, Z=the year 2012. it's pretty much the same size as the font i'm typing in. i feel like in the rual area we live in people are more likely to see something, then to think of a microchip. i wouldn't say the mircochip is a bad idea at all though. |
Both of my dogs are microchipped. There is NO way I would not mircochip them! Roscoe got microchipped before I adopted him and Sukie got microchiped the next day after I adopted her. |
My 2 dogs and even my cat, that has never taken a step outside, are all microchipped. I know someone who had a pet sitter pick up their dog from the vet and was given the wrong dog...same color and breed, but wrong dog!! The dog had been given a bath before going home and the wrong collar was put on. The pet sitter wasn't familiar enough with the dog to notice. 24 hours later the vet realized the mistake and it was corrected... A fluke accident - yet you can see how that could happen in certain situations. I want to be certain that my pets stand every chance of being returned to me should they ever get lost...and I want it to be clear that they are mine. Collars with name tags are great, but can come off...microchipping is safe and sure! |
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Mine are chipped, yes. :) |
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All of mine have been chipped.Never once have any of them had a problem with it. |
Morgan got microchipped when I got him neutered |
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