[pavlik]

Well its settled we are getting Sasha microchipped. After our scare last week with collar breaking and then to find out our neighbors lab ran off (he broke free from a choke chain, which I personally don't believe in using.) and is now missing with no tags and is not microchipped. I've decided the best gift I can give Sasha this year is to be microchipped. Not to mention that I would be giving myself the gift of "Peace of Mind". She is going to get chipped just incase.

[avodeinst]

You won't regret it, in my opinion. Worth every penny.

[pavlik]

I'm sure I won't. From what I understand the success rate of getting a lost or stolen dog back that is Microchipped is considerably higher than one that isn't. I've really put it off much too long. The other day, even though she didn't run, was a major wake up call.

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She is a much too important member of our family to lose.

[DagoIgnog]

It's great that you are doing this. But, don't rely on it alone. Microchips float, especially on active dogs. My girl Gabby, was micro-chipped 3 times and they still didn't find her for me.
But, the good news is that she was taken in by a rescue and they placed her in a wonderful home with children, which she always loved. I chose not to pursue getting her back after 2 years. It was enough to know that she is loved and happy.

Put all the identification tags you can on your dog even if you do have them micro-chipped! AND everytime you go in to see the vet or are somewhere that they can scan your dog.... HAVE IT DONE to be sure it has not floated

[pavlik]

It's great that you are doing this. But, don't rely on it alone. Microchips float, especially on active dogs. My girl Gabby, was micro-chipped 3 times and they still didn't find her for me.
But, the good news is that she was taken in by a rescue and they placed her in a wonderful home with children, which she always loved. I chose not to pursue getting her back after 2 years. It was enough to know that she is loved and happy.

Put all the identification tags you can on your dog even if you do have them micro-chipped! AND everytime you go in to see the vet or are somewhere that they can scan your dog.... HAVE IT DONE to be sure it has not floated

I am aware that they float and to have them checked each time to make sure its in place. Also down at one of our shelters they have a scanner and they will scan your dog for you anytime just to make sure it hasn't floated, whether you have adopted from them or not. Its great they do that for the community.

And she always has a collar with her tags on, that won't change.

[soitlyobserty]

It definitely helps ,.. just remember to Register the chip and keep your info updated. Phone numbers and addresses for yourself as well as alternates. All too often pets are brought in with chips that were not registered and or info had not been updated. Even if she's chipped some where that the registration fee is included and they do it for you. Log on to their (chip company) website and verify within a week or so to make sure it has been done and your info is correct.

[pavlik]

Will do thanks!

[TodeImmabbedo]

get home again. i would never use anything else.

i have had Peanut chipped since he was 10 weeks old he is now 3 years old and i can still feel it right between his shoulder blades. it takes me half a second to touch him and i can feel his chip.

source: Pet Microchip for Dogs and Cats | HomeAgain Pet ID Recovery Service
HomeAgain is the only dog & cat microchipping product on the market today that has the Bio-Bond patented anti-migration feature to help ensure that the microchip will stay in place so that it may be easily located and scanned. If your pet gets lost and is taken to an animal shelter or veterinarian, they will scan the microchip to read its unique dog or cat ID code. This is the number used by HomeAgain to identify the pet and retrieve your contact information, which is used to contact you and reunite you with your pet.

also i do pay annual $15 i beleive it is to keep him active with the extra services to me it is worth it just in the case he is ever lost (god forbid)

[Plaumpholavup]

I got Andie chipped with 24PetWatch, simply because that's what the low-cost program I went to carried, but after doing some reading up I found out that not all chips can be detected by certain kinds of scanners - because in the US we have several different types of chips, and even within the same type the brand may affect whether or not the scan will pick it up. I know this is vague, and I'm trying to find the article I read on this so you can read it because I'm not good at remembering details :P I'll have to post that once I dig it up. Regardless, I think chipping is good to do simply because it increases the likelihood of your dog being returned to you above having just tags, and that's always a plus in my book.

Having Andie chipped does give me a lot of peace of mind, though, and I'm sure you'll be happy to have Sasha's done =) Clearly you know all of the ins and outs of having it done, which is great. It's definitely worth it.

[TodeImmabbedo]

they need to be RFID chips so they can be read by scanners.

this is a little info on RFID http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-f...identification

[esdfsdflast]

Rosie was chipped as a puppy, with Avid. She's 6 now,and the last time I lost her number, I took her in and got her scanned and now have her number written down in about 12 places.
Nick was chipped, also with Avid, before we got him. We didn't know he was chipped, so got him scanned to get his number. He was an owner surrender and we didn't have anything signed. Avid required a copy of his city license and/or paperwork from a vet showing that we had ownership of him. They were really helpful getting it all done.

When I signed them up with the AKC Canine Companion program, they took their chip number/info and have that on record too.
I also got tags from AKC saying they are in the program.

[Joircarm]

Bella was chipped with 24PetWatch.... I'm very glad she is chipped.... I can't imagine losing her. Of course, they would bring her back after a day or two...

You won't regret it, and it is a great peace of mind.

[pavlik]

Now is it painful? My friend got her cat done recently and said they used a huge needle. However they did use a local anestetic on him. He always flips out with any kind of needle, so they took a precaution. They didn't want to get their eyeballs scratched out. She said he didn't even notice. Ofcourse he didn't the area was numbed. Do they usually give a local anestetic?

[gghrdfffhfyj]

I don't think dogs need anesthetic. I think I saw the shelter chip a dog once and he barely noticed.

[avodeinst]

None of my dogs have had anesthetic. The biggest reaction I've gotten out of one is turning his head, most act like they don't notice it.

[Zenthachall]

It's like a big puncture in the skin behind the heck is all. Nothing much. We have fiona chipped through 24petwatch, the rescue did it. And our mastiff is through avid.... It's a good thing!

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[andreas]

Dixie is microchipped with 24PetWatch. Generally the chips SHOULDN'T float and she still has hers in and she is VERY active, where they are given the microchip it forms scar tissue to stay in the area they were chipped in. It's like a vaccine but the needles are HUGE and I am sure it hurts but most dogs aren't bothered by it. Given that Sasha is white she may bleed a bit but it shouldn't hurt her. Just keep the info updated and make sure when you go to your vet for check ups that they scan her to make sure it's still in there. If you are getting her done with your vet give them a copy of the sticker that usually comes with the chips or write down her number for their records.

[soitlyobserty]

@ Peanuts Mommy,.. the $15 dollars is just for the extra stuff like allowing you to make posters with a photo attached, and ID card etc. But the pets still remain active in their system if you don't pay. All of my dogs are chipped with Home Again even my Tegu Dino was chipped but I don't pay the yearly fees. Whether you pay or not you're info is still given out and you're contacted when they're found.

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When you consider the size of the chip the needle has to be a bit larger to get it in there. It's definitely painful but that also depends on the animal. How sensitive they are and their pain threshold. My papillon Panini didn't like it she cried, Powder didn't notice, Achilles flinched and Dino's Vet was worried but,.. he didn't even move.

[TodeImmabbedo]

yea but i also am part of the pet rescuers wher i get notices of the animals missing in my area and i do have the lost pet insurance it is worth it to me. i been happy with the extra services so far and its just $15 a year not a big deal BUT i do like that if that stuff isn't for you which i do know people here that don't want the extra services you don't have to pay to keep your chip active

no dogs shouldnt need any anesthesia it is just an 18mm needle it is like they are getting a shot. Peanut had his when he was 10 weeks old he bled a tiny bit but he didn't notice when he was actually given the injection.

[TriamiCaw]

Lily didn't notice the needle, but she bled a lot. I had her chipped right after I adopted her. Hers is Avid I believe.

Scout's is 24Pet Watch. She was done at the shelter. Her first adopter actually filled out her part of the change of owner form and sent me the money for the fee with it. That was really nice of her.