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02-14-2010, 12:10 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ridgewood, NYC
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| Wait to micro-chip? I've just read some of the posts on here about micro chipping and decided I want my puppy to get one, do I have to wait til she is older or can I get it done now? (she is 11 weeks). I'm in New York City and lately I've been seeing a lot of missing dog posters especially yorkies. I was just in the vets office 2 days ago and there was 3 posters for missing yorkies, I won't be taking her to walk outside for awhile but it's just odd how many little dogs are going missing lately. |
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02-14-2010, 12:17 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I have my puppies microchiped at 12 weeks before they go home. no puppy leaves my home without a chip. You can take her to the vet and have her done. hugs, carmen in nj |
02-14-2010, 12:27 PM | #3 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I waited till I had Joey neutered, just because it sounded painful, and I thought it might be better to have him under. Some people have said that it's no more pain then a regular shot, but if it were up to me, I'd probably want them under for those too! So much depends on who's doing the shots or microchips, some people have better techniques than others.
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02-14-2010, 01:32 PM | #4 |
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| I will tell you I seen my Great Pyrenees get chipped as a puppy and the needle is way bigger than a regular shot. If I'd have known before hand that they'd do it during s/n I would have waited for him too. I know now, so that's why I waited on Bijou's chipping. She's getting spayed this week and my vet will do it once she's under. Then after she'll be on pain meds so it'll help w/both ouchies. I can tell you after seeing the needle I wouldn't want to have it stuck in me either.
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02-14-2010, 01:36 PM | #5 | |
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hugs, Carmen innj | |
02-14-2010, 01:40 PM | #6 | |
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I'd feel much better with a topical anesthetic then just straight on doing it. So if I wasn't having them put under I'd definitely go that way! Thanks for the information I swear I learn so much every day on this site!
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02-14-2010, 01:50 PM | #7 | |
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it works wonderfully. I love this site too.. hugs, Carmen in nj | |
02-14-2010, 02:43 PM | #8 |
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| If you are going to spay that is the perfect time, but if you don't want to wait our vet will put it anytime after the pup is 2 lbs. The needle is big though! Usually they are very brave and won't even give a fuss at all, but it depends on your baby
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02-14-2010, 03:13 PM | #9 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alabama
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| Our vet does it during spay/neuter. I would be concerned waiting another month or so, but we've not taken our 16 week old pup outside yet. Too cold- we're doing puppy pads. If you were going to have your pup out and about at all, I'd have it done now. If not, I'd wait until you got him/her "fixed" (if you're doing that) because the other posters are right- the needle is BIG! And these are such small dogs. |
02-14-2010, 03:24 PM | #10 | |
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