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01-26-2013, 06:20 AM | #1 |
o°.Reign Rules My ♥.°o Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: .o°•.Yorkie Bliss.O•°o.
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| Microchipping I am at a loss of what to do. I am getting my furbaby soon () and I am strongly considering getting him microchipped during the first vet visit. It seems that most do not chip their babies until they get their neuter/spay at about 6 months. Even though it's a big needle, many say it doesn't hurt the dog. I even check out some Youtube videos and it doesn't seem to hurt the dog, but what do I know? I don't plan on losing my baby, but who ever really does? I live in suburbia, but as soon as he gets his shots, we are going to be out and about. I just want to protect him and give him the best chance of reuniting if anything ever happens. Especially since Yorkies are one of the top stolen dogs. Do you all think it's a good idea to chip him right away or wait until the neuter? Does it hurt them?
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01-26-2013, 06:21 AM | #2 |
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| I got Alfie chipped when he went for his 2nd injection at 12weeks old and he was fine didn't even let out a whimper.
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01-26-2013, 06:34 AM | #3 |
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| my oscar was microchipped by the breeder . you ask your breeder if they provide this.. |
01-26-2013, 06:36 AM | #4 |
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| I am going to ask because something tells me that they do. That would certainly make things easier for me. I'm not 100% sure yet.
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01-26-2013, 06:38 AM | #5 |
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| Ok. that's good to know. When I talked to the vet they made it seem like it would be a horrible experience for him.
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01-26-2013, 06:44 AM | #6 |
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| I microchip my babies ....I do it myself before they leave for their new home, and I pay for and send the paperwork in so I am certain it is done and not "forgotten" or "lost" in all the excitement of getting a new baby! I HATE NEEDLES, and when I first started doing this service, I almost died when I saw that needle....I had my vet do the microchipping for me. Not once did these pups ever even whimper! The needle used to implant the chip is sooooooooo sharp, it just glides into the skin and the babies do not even feel it! Most breeders do this for their owners. Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 01-26-2013 at 06:45 AM. |
01-26-2013, 10:05 PM | #7 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Isn't that amazing ! All of the Dogs I've had Microchipped have breezed through it like they were being petted. Not even a turn of the head. I think "whoever" started injecting the chips in the neck area, realized that they are not as sensitive in that area, as other areas. We all know, that when a Mom disciplines a pup, that's exactly where she may give the unruly little cuss a firm nip.
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01-27-2013, 02:00 AM | #8 | |
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Harry too had his microchipping done when he had his 2nd jab - he didn't flinch, and I'm so glad I had it done, with all the horror stories we're reading.....Good luck, I'm sure it'll be absolutely fine Sally + Harry x | |
01-27-2013, 02:20 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | Same for my Alfie, second shot and chip on the same visit, he did do a little yip, but that was it, one second of a little discomfort and it was over. How much would he be hurting if he got out the door in a split second and lost without his Mommy, much worse. Definately chip ASAP |
01-27-2013, 02:33 AM | #10 |
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| Mine was chipped two days after I got him (around 9 weeks) and was fine. Aside from the shock at the size of the needle (for the owner lol), it didn't seem to affect him the slightest bit.
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01-27-2013, 04:07 AM | #11 |
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| I've probably witnessed 60 or so microchippings being done, even in chihuahua puppies, I think they were like 10 weeks or so just over 1-2 pounds. Some flinched to be totally honest, when theI beedle entered, a couple yelped but in all honesty the older style clicker gun was used and I think the click scared them more than anything. One puppy slept through the entire thing not even responding. I say better safe than sorry, at least a microchip has the chance of getting scanned. In some cases microchips were used as the only form of legal proof of positive identification and thua ownership (stolen found dog cases).
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01-27-2013, 05:38 AM | #12 |
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01-27-2013, 06:12 AM | #13 | |
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01-27-2013, 06:33 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | I would just get it when you get his shots
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01-27-2013, 07:45 AM | #15 |
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| I didn't get Gracie chipped until she was spayed when she was a year old but I didn't really take her out and about a lot. If you have any concerns abut losing your pup then it is safer to get it done sooner. Gracie was a little thing even at a year old. It was kind of weird feeling the chip in her skin at first. It didn't bother her though. Now that she has gained a little more weight I can't find the chip as easily. Last edited by gracielove; 01-27-2013 at 07:48 AM. |
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