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micro chip vs. tatoo I would like to either tatoo or micro chip my 5 mo. old yorkie, and would like your opinions on which to choose. I micro chipped my Westie years ago, but have recently read on a post here that it has been linked to causing cancer. I don't know if that is true or not, but thought I would look into the possibility of Tatooing my baby - it's in style these days with everyone, anyway. Perhaps she'll be "cool." Could anyone here give me an idea of the pros/cons of both? I know micro chip costs, but what about tatooing? Who tatoos? Kathy |
I dont know much about tatooing and I've never heard of microchippin causin cancer. Meeko is microchipped tho. I'll have to check back later to see if anyon e else knows about that! |
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we microchip here,, AVID... i'd never consider tatooing a Yorkie,, as we used to tatoo big hunting dogs we raised,,its nothing i'd do to a small dog |
I don't know about the cancer thing but I suppose it's very possible. It is a foreign body. One con I do know about is the chip can migrate to other parts of the body |
Lucy is microchipped. My German Shepherds are microchipped and tattoed. |
Yes it is said that microchips can cause cancer at the site, but it is a rare occurance. Both of my Yorkie's are microchipped. I'm not sure about the tattoo. Might be something to discuss with your vet. Good Luck |
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All my dogs are microchipped but I was at a dog event where I saw a tattoo company. I was not impressed because the tattoo's looked so horrible. I know it's for safety instead of beauty but they tattooed a registration number on the inside thigh of the dog in black ink that looked like a prison tattoo or something. It was quite large also, about 2- 21/2" long. I don't know how many companies are in business right now but I hope they get better at it before I would do it. |
My parents Whippet was tattooed in her ear but after a few years, it became very hard to read the numbers and letters. I just had my girl microchipped instead. I think with a chip, it is easier to look up the owner. All it takes is a phone call. :) |
I suppose a micro chip is the way to go these days. Checking it every once in awhile to make sure it's still working (and in it's correct place) would be a good idea. Thanks everyone! |
Darlin is tattoed and it faded out . Mingtoy have a microchip . |
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