Is your pet microchipped? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

YorkieAunt · 05-15-2008, 08:09 PM

My Tessa was microchipped when she was spayed. I did it because if we move to a big city I want the peace of mind that if she ever goes missing my info will be on her!

EmrldShdwQueen · 05-16-2008, 07:57 AM

Most of mine are microchipped...all of them will be soon...

kjk723 · 05-16-2008, 08:10 AM

I got my little girl microchipped when I took her to the shot clinic at the Humane Society. It was a great price!! She was so tough too.. no cries or blood, the vet tech said she did better than the big boxer they did before her!!!

ARCHIE · 05-16-2008, 08:14 AM

No. I just never wanted it done to him.
He is never without me. Sometimes I think I should have but
I just never did it. I have a problem with a foreign object being
implanted under his skin. Silly me but that's why it was never done.

mojo · 05-16-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kjk723

I got my little girl microchipped when I took her to the shot clinic at the Humane Society. It was a great price!! She was so tough too.. no cries or blood, the vet tech said she did better than the big boxer they did before her!!!

I will see if there is a humane society here and see how much it costs. Otherwise, it is like $50 each at the vet; $150

sheilajom · 05-16-2008, 08:06 PM

Wow, it only cost 25 dollars at my vet!

mojo · 05-16-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sheilajom

Wow, it only cost 25 dollars at my vet!

Well gosh, that doesn't make me feel better

sheilajom · 05-16-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mojo

Well gosh, that doesn't make me feel better

If you lived near me it would, cause you could go there instead lol! I'm sure if my vet has it cheaper, then you can find it cheaper there too. Have you called other vets and seen if the price was better?

mojo · 05-16-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sheilajom

If you lived near me it would, cause you could go there instead lol! I'm sure if my vet has it cheaper, then you can find it cheaper there too. Have you called other vets and seen if the price was better?

I did call another vet, and honestly, it was more expensive!!
I am going to call the humane society and see if they have any program where I can get it cheaper.

piptickle · 05-17-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fufufashions

All of mine except Kissy were chipped when they got spayed. I would never do it to them when they were awake. It is extremely painful to insert that grain of rice. I saw a big dog get it done and it really hurt them. I can't imagine doing it to one of our little ones when they were awake.

I highly recommend it but not when they are awake. If i ever have Kissy put out for anything, i'll have her done. They didn't have it availalbe 7 years ago when i got her.

I've always had my pets done whilst they're awake, when they get their vaccination at 8 weeks. None of them have ever even flinched, the chip only goes into their skin not into their flesh so its no more painful than a jab. The needle is like the type they use in hospitals to attach a drip, I've had this done and its really not bad at all! I've even had baby ferrets chipped and they are really tiny, but it never bothered them. I'm guessing a lot of people on here have yorkies with docked tails (its banned here in UK), this involves chopping through flesh and bone

much worse in my opinion!!!

cory · 05-26-2008, 05:10 PM

I voted yes as I couldn't vote yes and no Mica is tatooed but Kali is microchipped. I guess it depends on the breeder's preference. LOL Cory

Bizzymammabee · 05-26-2008, 05:14 PM

One of the members on here posted an article that was from A&M University about cancer in relation to the chip. Gave me some food for thought. So when she was spayed on Friday I opted not to do it. For the time being I think I will watch it closely and think about it.

cory · 05-26-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

One of the members on here posted an article that was from A&M University about cancer in relation to the chip. Gave me some food for thought. So when she was spayed on Friday I opted not to do it. For the time being I think I will watch it closely and think about it.

Hi..did your Lu Lu pass away on December 31, 2007? I had to write to you as our older Yorkie Shasta passed away on New Years Eve day (December 31, 2007). It is so hard to see them go as they are certainly family. We still miss our Shasta very much. I'm sure she is looking down on us now. Take care. LOL Cory

Bizzymammabee · 05-26-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cory

Hi..did your Lu Lu pass away on December 31, 2007? I had to write to you as our older Yorkie Shasta passed away on New Years Eve day (December 31, 2007). It is so hard to see them go as they are certainly family. We still miss our Shasta very much. I'm sure she is looking down on us now. Take care. LOL Cory

Yes I lost her on New Years Eve about 6:30.....so sorry for your loss. Believe me I know the little nut bag is watching down over me. Hoping she knows I miss her.

hornsbyj1 · 05-26-2008, 09:08 PM

All of our babies are micro chipped. I know first hand how well it works. I have placed many dogs into good homes and have had 3 of them get out of there yards and get lost and a vet or animal control has called me to let me know that my dog was found and I in return called the new owners and let them know there dog was found. Wonderful feeling

05-15-2008, 08:09 PM	#16
YorkieAunt Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta Canada Posts: 622	My Tessa was microchipped when she was spayed. I did it because if we move to a big city I want the peace of mind that if she ever goes missing my info will be on her! __________________ Diana-Mommy to Tessa ,Harley ,Misty & Boca Post unto others as you would have others post unto you

05-16-2008, 08:10 AM	#18
kjk723 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 385	I got my little girl microchipped when I took her to the shot clinic at the Humane Society. It was a great price!! She was so tough too.. no cries or blood, the vet tech said she did better than the big boxer they did before her!!! __________________ The family!!! Kellie, Malakai, and Ezekial and the doggy better half GiGi and Mosheh!!

05-26-2008, 05:14 PM	#27
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	One of the members on here posted an article that was from A&M University about cancer in relation to the chip. Gave me some food for thought. So when she was spayed on Friday I opted not to do it. For the time being I think I will watch it closely and think about it. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

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05-16-2008, 07:57 AM	#17
EmrldShdwQueen No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,987	Most of mine are microchipped...all of them will be soon...

05-16-2008, 08:14 AM	#19
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	No. I just never wanted it done to him. He is never without me. Sometimes I think I should have but I just never did it. I have a problem with a foreign object being implanted under his skin. Silly me but that's why it was never done.

05-16-2008, 08:06 PM	#21
sheilajom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 461 Blog Entries: 1	Wow, it only cost 25 dollars at my vet!

05-26-2008, 05:10 PM	#26
cory BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Canada Posts: 471	I voted yes as I couldn't vote yes and no Mica is tatooed but Kali is microchipped. I guess it depends on the breeder's preference. LOL Cory

05-26-2008, 09:08 PM	#30
hornsbyj1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sheridan, Or Posts: 41 Blog Entries: 1	All of our babies are micro chipped. I know first hand how well it works. I have placed many dogs into good homes and have had 3 of them get out of there yards and get lost and a vet or animal control has called me to let me know that my dog was found and I in return called the new owners and let them know there dog was found. Wonderful feeling