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Thor Kent · 05-02-2011, 04:10 PM

What do you guys think? My vet recommends it, my husband thinks I should ..... Is it safe for the pup he is 4 months old.

IsabelleOllie · 05-02-2011, 04:59 PM

My puppy Belle already had her chip before I took her home, she was about 16 weeks old so it was done a few weeks earlier. I had my shih tzu chipped when he was neutered at 5 months. I feel that it is a necessity and it is very safe. My big dog is chipped as well.

My BF had his two dogs chipped when they were neutered/spayed also. Because of the microchips he got them back when they escaped after a windstorm damaged part of his fence. They were home w/in a day.

Bella Mae · 05-02-2011, 05:02 PM

I believe strongly in micro chipping but my Bella is still too little. When she was only 1.6 lbs at 12 weeks they said she needed to put more weight on. But when its time, we will be getting it done.

KazzyK810 · 05-02-2011, 05:05 PM

Why not? It's a safe procedure.

I personally doubt it helps get a cute yorkie back...but on the off-chance it could, or if you track your dog down & it legally proves your ownership claim, I believe it's well worth the cost.

Schooby · 05-02-2011, 06:25 PM

Both my boys got microchipped when they got neutered. If it could help a lost or stolen baby find their way back home, then why not?

cslat1 · 05-02-2011, 06:44 PM

It is a very good idea to have your pup microchipped. Calleigh had it done before I brought her home at 12 weeks. I recommend you seriously should consider doing it. It is a fast and simple procedure. My best friend is a vet and does it for her clients all the time.

RemydeHaviland · 05-02-2011, 06:51 PM

Yes definitely micro chip

chestermama · 05-02-2011, 07:32 PM

chester was chipped when he was neutered, it is like a grain of rice with a 18 gauge needle that inserts it

kjcmsw · 05-02-2011, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bella Mae

I believe strongly in micro chipping but my Bella is still too little. When she was only 1.6 lbs at 12 weeks they said she needed to put more weight on. But when its time, we will be getting it done.

All mine, except Harlow, are microchipped. She's too "skinny" they thought. She's on a high calorie supplement, but has only gained 2 oz in the last 3-4 wks or so that I've had her on it. Vet says she's exceptionally healthy just one of those "lean" dogs (like people have different bodies). So I'm trying to get her to put on some weight but she'll probably just always be 'mean & lean' I guess --- opps, off rambling again --- my point was I think microchipping outweighs the risks (until there's more definitive proof otherwise). These little dogs are fast and should they get out the door they'd be long gone - microchipping at least gives you a chance at getting them back.

poppys mummy · 05-03-2011, 12:35 AM

poppy got her chip done at the same time she was spayed

so she knew nothing about it , love jill n poppy xx

bWY39 · 05-03-2011, 01:04 AM

My little Ruby has just been chipped and to be honest for the cost of it it is well worth doing. When I asked the vet about the price I was all prepared for a shock but it was such a low cost item there is little point in not doing it.

Little Ruby just stood there looking at us when the needle went in, not a blimp or flinch not even a sign she knew it was happening all over in micro seconds.

Ask yourself these questions.

1. COULD it help in an ownership dispute ?

2. Does it harm my pet in any way at all ?

3. Can I afford the cost of doing it ?

4. Is there anything to be gained in NOT doing it ?

5. In the event that your pet got itself lost would they be able to find out who the owner is ?

If you answer the above in all honesty then you will know the answer to your question.

Presto · 05-03-2011, 06:19 AM

You can get it done when you get him/her fixed, that way your pup will be about 6 months of age and would have already put on some weight!

LDMomma · 05-03-2011, 12:04 PM

to the micro-chip.

It can only bring positive things.

My Chi was chipped when she was tiny, tiny (less than 2 pounds) because we had to go overseas and it was required as a condition of entry. As a matter of fact, she has 2 chips. There's never been any problems with it or any migration.

yorkietalkjilly · 05-03-2011, 12:57 PM

I would do it as it gives me a better chance than I would have of getting my Tibbe back home should he ever get lost. Tibbe was chipped when I first got him and never acts like there is anything in there. I can't feel it and he's not sensitive anywhere it is supposed to be. I can't see any down side to it but I see a great up side.

Farleys · 05-04-2011, 02:07 PM

Yes!!! Microchip!!!! Its your best chance at ever getting your pet back if lost. ANd at the vet clinic where i work, we have done it to soooo many, young, old, tiny, and large. NEVER seen a bad thing happen cause of it. I also was surprised to see some said their vet wouldnt do it because of their size/weight. I have never ever heard of that. We have done it to all sizes. Its soooo tiny, smaller than rice, and its so worth it. ALl my dogs are microchipped. Its a big needle, and looks scary, but prob more scary for us than them.But really Most dogs dont even know it happened.

05-02-2011, 04:10 PM	#1
Thor Kent Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rockport Texas Posts: 122	Micro Chip What do you guys think? My vet recommends it, my husband thinks I should ..... Is it safe for the pup he is 4 months old.

05-02-2011, 04:59 PM	#2
IsabelleOllie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 1,590	My puppy Belle already had her chip before I took her home, she was about 16 weeks old so it was done a few weeks earlier. I had my shih tzu chipped when he was neutered at 5 months. I feel that it is a necessity and it is very safe. My big dog is chipped as well. My BF had his two dogs chipped when they were neutered/spayed also. Because of the microchips he got them back when they escaped after a windstorm damaged part of his fence. They were home w/in a day. __________________ Melissa and Belle

05-02-2011, 05:02 PM	#3
Bella Mae Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 113	I believe strongly in micro chipping but my Bella is still too little. When she was only 1.6 lbs at 12 weeks they said she needed to put more weight on. But when its time, we will be getting it done. __________________ Donna, Bella & Sasha the Westie bellamaetheyorkie.blogspot.com & Facebook (BellaMae TheYorkie)

05-02-2011, 05:05 PM	#4
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	Why not? It's a safe procedure. I personally doubt it helps get a cute yorkie back...but on the off-chance it could, or if you track your dog down & it legally proves your ownership claim, I believe it's well worth the cost. __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )

05-02-2011, 06:44 PM	#6
cslat1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Heights, California USA Posts: 1,315	It is a very good idea to have your pup microchipped. Calleigh had it done before I brought her home at 12 weeks. I recommend you seriously should consider doing it. It is a fast and simple procedure. My best friend is a vet and does it for her clients all the time. __________________ Carol & Calleigh Proud member of YAP, THE PINK CLUB,The Spoiled Rotten Club,The Crazy Club Welcome Waggin'

05-02-2011, 06:25 PM	#5
Schooby YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 897	Both my boys got microchipped when they got neutered. If it could help a lost or stolen baby find their way back home, then why not?

05-02-2011, 06:51 PM	#7
RemydeHaviland Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire Posts: 640	Yes definitely micro chip __________________ Susanne and Remy

05-02-2011, 07:32 PM	#8
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	chester was chipped when he was neutered, it is like a grain of rice with a 18 gauge needle that inserts it

05-03-2011, 12:35 AM	#10
poppys mummy Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk Posts: 811 Blog Entries: 1	poppy got her chip done at the same time she was spayed so she knew nothing about it , love jill n poppy xx

05-03-2011, 01:04 AM	#11
bWY39 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ellesmere Port England Posts: 2,973	My little Ruby has just been chipped and to be honest for the cost of it it is well worth doing. When I asked the vet about the price I was all prepared for a shock but it was such a low cost item there is little point in not doing it. Little Ruby just stood there looking at us when the needle went in, not a blimp or flinch not even a sign she knew it was happening all over in micro seconds. Ask yourself these questions. 1. COULD it help in an ownership dispute ? 2. Does it harm my pet in any way at all ? 3. Can I afford the cost of doing it ? 4. Is there anything to be gained in NOT doing it ? 5. In the event that your pet got itself lost would they be able to find out who the owner is ? If you answer the above in all honesty then you will know the answer to your question.

05-03-2011, 06:19 AM	#12
Presto Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wilmington, MA Posts: 370	You can get it done when you get him/her fixed, that way your pup will be about 6 months of age and would have already put on some weight!

05-03-2011, 12:04 PM	#13
LDMomma YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FL Posts: 410	to the micro-chip. It can only bring positive things. My Chi was chipped when she was tiny, tiny (less than 2 pounds) because we had to go overseas and it was required as a condition of entry. As a matter of fact, she has 2 chips. There's never been any problems with it or any migration.

05-03-2011, 12:57 PM	#14
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I would do it as it gives me a better chance than I would have of getting my Tibbe back home should he ever get lost. Tibbe was chipped when I first got him and never acts like there is anything in there. I can't feel it and he's not sensitive anywhere it is supposed to be. I can't see any down side to it but I see a great up side. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

05-04-2011, 02:07 PM	#15
Farleys No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 551	Yes!!! Microchip!!!! Its your best chance at ever getting your pet back if lost. ANd at the vet clinic where i work, we have done it to soooo many, young, old, tiny, and large. NEVER seen a bad thing happen cause of it. I also was surprised to see some said their vet wouldnt do it because of their size/weight. I have never ever heard of that. We have done it to all sizes. Its soooo tiny, smaller than rice, and its so worth it. ALl my dogs are microchipped. Its a big needle, and looks scary, but prob more scary for us than them.But really Most dogs dont even know it happened.