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Post by tara on Sept 14, 2007 8:15:51 GMT -5
I have made an appointment to have both my dogs microchipped. I remember reading somewhere that it is not a good idea (especially in greys). Does anyone have an opinion pro or against microchipping and why they feel that way? Thank you for your help, Tara
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Post by jiffer on Sept 14, 2007 8:42:40 GMT -5
I had Icarus and Atlas microchipped. Atlas' migrated to somewhere in his body (I can't locate it anymore). Icarus' stayed in place. The only issue is that if it migrates and the person who scans your dog(s) only scans where the chip normally is between the shoulder blades, they won't find it. Also not all chips can be read by all scanners. There are several on the market these days and unless the place that found your dog has the appropriate scanner, they may not be able to read them. While it is another form of identification, I won't use it anymore. With them wearing tags 24/7 on tag collars and their ear tattoos registered to me, I'm not worried that if they ever got lost (God forbid) that they'd trace back to me
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Post by GreyPoopon on Sept 14, 2007 18:40:39 GMT -5
I've had all four of mine microchipped. My vet clinic uses a company (M4S) that has chips that can be read by the standard scanner. None of the chips has moved.
I get each chipped because it provides the easiest and fastest way of getting the dog back to me. They also have tags on their collars that have my numbers, plus the microchip information so that the finder can contact the company even if the scanner doesn't work. The chip company maintains a list of alternative contacts in case I can't be reached.
The poodles were both chipped (over 8 1/2 years ago) by their breeders. Perry's first chip was inserted wrong or moved; I had another inserted and it has stayed in place. Minnie's hasn't moved either.
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Post by stylishhound on Sept 14, 2007 19:08:22 GMT -5
My guys are chipped. I think whatever we can do to increase the chance of getting a lost or missing dog back, can't be a bad thing. Should the dog be found and taken to a shelter or humane society, they all have the devices used to scan which means a quicker turnaround time to get the call saying "we've got your dog".
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