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Microchipping I am thinking about getting my 7month old puppy microchipped. Does anyone have any pros or cons? Which brand did you get? Thanks! |
Something that I have been considering as well... Though it seems that the con's are: if your pup is lost and found by someone, unless they have a reason to take the pup to the vet...it seems useless because thats the only way they can be identified is if the vet scans for the chip. I guess my prior thought of it was that maybe it was some sort of a tracking device to help locate your pet if lost. Im still up in the air on this one... JMO :) |
i did it with my chorkie and will do it when lacey (yorkie) goes in to get fixed. my vet said it kinda hurts them so he like to do it when they have surg. |
Chip Home Again seems to have a good program going on. Its a small chip about the size of a piece of rice that goes between their shoulder blades. He also had it done during a planned surgery. |
I had Madeleine microchipped and I'm glad I did. I see it as one more precaution to help find my baby if she ever got lost. I spend a lot more money on things not as important as my Madeleine so it is worth it to me. |
i dont know the brand but it makes me feel better. mine got chipped in their back between their shoulderblades |
I can't think of many cons, I had Copper's done when I fist got him, He squeeked when they did it but as far as I could tell it didn't really bother him after that. It was not expensive and the reasurance it provides is priceless. If something happened and he was lost or taken:eek: I would be able to prove that he is mine. Could you imagine knowing where your baby was but not being able to prove he/she belonged to you. Or if some nice person picked them up but when they scanned for a chip there was none to be found so you sweet baby never returns home, it happens, why chance it? |
We used the Avid chip |
About a month ago I finally broke down and got my Kobekins micro'd. I was more worried about it (cause they told me how big the needle was), and I put it off several times (after making appointments). My vet said he was a trooper and didn't cry. I am soooooooo glad I had it done (PetSmart Banfield clinic). $20. Best money I ever spent on him for a peace of mind. Get it done. Oh, and my chip is home again. 2 different frequencies. |
Spike got an EIDAP microchip (www.eidap.com) during his neuter surgery. I volunteer at the local humane society and there are so many animals that come in with no means of identifying the owners. Either they have escaped or gotten lost, and now there is no hope of tracking down their homes. There are many options available, and we always recommend using at least two so as to have a backup (microchip, tattoo, tags, etc.). Any responsible pound, vet, or humane society will automatically check for a microchip if they find your dog. Spike also has his city registration tag, which is another form of identification. Here in Edmonton, if City Animal Control finds your dog and he is wearing his tags, they have a "free ride home" program where they bring him home free of charge. It's not the most fun procedure for them to have done, but it only takes a second and it is relatively inexpensive. It can save all kinds of heartache if your dog ever does go missing! |
We got Ariel micro-chipped when she underwent her spay 3 days ago. I believe it was the True Paws brand. |
All my puppies are microchipped before leaving my home . |
i microchip the animals at work and Hollie is chipped, she cryed a bit but this girl on work placement held her head and gave her treats and she was fine, she bled a tiny bit but not loads and although it is a very good investment the only downside is that if your dog is stolen/lost then only vets, police and some rescue places have microchip readers but i still think its the best thing ever and would reccomend everyone to have their dogs chipped!! |
Kiwi is microchipped with Home Again and I think it is an important method of identification, but shouldn't be your only one. If your baby ends up needing medical care, or is found by a shelter or rescue group, they should all be able to read the chip. It is just another layer of security in addition to your I.D. tag or tattoo. |
My dogs are microchipped with Home Again and last year it brought my Rosie back to me! You know even if they were stolen there is a possibility that they could get lost from the people that stole them. Then they could be scanned and that would bring them home to you. That chip will never leave them! I am so thankful that I microchipped my dogs.:aimeeyork |
I was just wondering about this today, I had no idea microchipping was so cheap. I will definately ask my vet about it when I bring Zoe for her first checkup (if my breeder hasn't already microchipped her). |
Kayah didn't even flinch.. I was like :2omg:I almost passed out on the other hand:rolleyes: Although Kayah's a very good girl.. you never know.. and it never hurts to do it as a precautionary act. But it really does depend on the person who finds the dog.. someone may be nice and check to make sure.. but someone may be an a** and just keep your baby.. Take Denise's case for example, the man who found Maddie DID take her to the vet.. BUT the stupid (sorry) vet never checked to see if she was microchipped.. so what good did that do?!:mad: But I say.. DEFINATELY do it.. it's only a few seconds and then it's over. As for the chip, we used Avid.. it's what the doctor offered in his clinic |
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I haven't chipped mine, I have thought about it, but then somebody posted on here a while ago a study where they thought it might cause cancer?????????????? It's a tough one. |
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Why didn't the vet mention this? I am going to say something to him and take this link to him for review so he can post it in his office. I live in a rural community and am not sure if he was even aware. I sure wasn't until you posted this message. Anyway here is the link http://www.antichips.com/press-relea...ts-tumors.html Thanks Melinda and family |
Murphy was microchipped when he was neutered. He has the PetLink chip. My vet started using this chip beause their is no yearly fee. With the HomeAgain you have to pay every year to keep your information registered. The important thing about a microchip is keeping your information updated and active. |
I had Reece microchipped when he was neutered and Soleil was microchipped yesterday!! She didnt even FLINCH...they said even the big dogs yelp or cry because it DOES hurt...but Soleil is one tough cookie hehe...she bled a bit but not long..she seems perfectly normal today but she was in a bit of pain last night on her back where it was inserted. I feel its worth it for the price... Dawn |
About the link between microchips and tumors, please read this Time article that explains how there has been one reported case of a microchip MAYBE causing a tumor. Over 10 MILLION dogs have been microchipped! They aren't even sure if the microchip caused the tumor in that one dog. The American Veterinary Medical Association is still encouraging people to get their dogs chipped. The lab test of microchips with rodents showed less than 1% of them developed tumors of any kind and that the less than 1% were otherwise healthy and only had a nodule on their back. Another study showed that less than 4% got tumors and none of them were malignant, either. I think that the benefit in this case clearly outweighs the potential harm. http://www.time.com/time/health/arti...672865,00.html |
I had home again in our cat and she was lost. After over a year I got a call :) Happy Reunion! Well worth the $ and a few seconds of crying. |
My vet did not carry this procedure as I have asked but when my babies went it for their bortadella shots last saturday, I found out that they are now offering it. . .so I had them do it to both my furbabies that same morning :thumbup: . .it is AVID and it cost me $35 each. Plus you send a $18.00 per dog to the company so they are in their database at all times. It is a one time fee and am told that it covers worldwide. . . . |
We just had Bella microchipped when she went to the vet for her spay. Her vet uses Avid as well and we sent in our $18 for her to be in the database. Well worth it, in my opinion. :thumbup: |
Mocrochipping We have our :aimeeyork :animal-sm :dog: because you just never know what will happen. It is safe and not expensive. I used the one my vet offered. |
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