[ZanazaKar]

it could migrate... and supposedly theres some slight chance it may cause cancer. highly doubtfull though, your dogs probably more at risk of cancer from anything else.

[Ijkavylo]

No issues here. Plan on adding snow to the microchip crew.

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[Gymnfacymoota]

one problem out here is no one scans them so they really don't do any good, I would rather find a vet that does the tattoo since its visible from the outside, never going to not scan and such like that

[Marc Spilkintin]

it could migrate... and supposedly theres some slight chance it may cause cancer. highly doubtfull though, your dogs probably more at risk of cancer from anything else.

These are the only problems I've heard about, too.

I've personally never had an issue with a microchip, but I've also not gone out and had all my dogs done either. I don't find it to be absolutely essential.

[Controller]

it could migrate... and supposedly theres some slight chance it may cause cancer. highly doubtfull though, your dogs probably more at risk of cancer from anything else.

Yes, my vet told me that.

Slight chance of cancer; but since I asked and was concerned she did acknowedge that while rare, the chance was still an elavated chance as opposed to not microchipping.

I guess you have to weigh the pros/cons in terms of possibility of dog getting lost/stolen.

We opted not to microchip; but my dog is never alone, she is not a flight risk, and I have a family of all adults who are all extremely security minded. The dog is locked down like a hostage; she can't fart without someone knowing exactly when it happened.

[kanchouska]

I am going to get it because my last dog got stolen and its piece of mind knowing i can always find her (if) something happens.. But Should I wait until she gets older?? she"s only 10 weeks and right now as a puppy she never is outside without an adult.The thing that worries me is when she is older and goes into heat I will build a kennel for her outside and she will live outside until her heat cycle is over.Should I wait until then to get the Microchip ?

(The kennel will be fool proof no dog will get in and she wont get out)

[ñàéäèíã]

I got mine all microchipped. But it's no substitute for supervision. A microchip is only useful if someone finds your dog and has it scanned or you know who has your dog and need proof it's your dog. I got my chips just in case a dog escaped because a collar broke or escaped and their tags were unreadable due to wear and tear. Our area AC's use scanners on incoming dogs and so do the Humane Societies, so its an added chance of getting a beloved pet returned.

I also make sure my dogs get their city tags/license every year and I had one tag made up with dog name, our phone numbers, our city and state listed on it and another tag that says "Help! I'm lost. I have a microchip. Contact ResQ. Then the phone number, the web site and the chip number."

[Seiblybiozy]

I'm a big fan of microchipping after personally seeing animals reunited with owners years after the animal was lost. There was one cat that came into the shelter I volunteer for - he was lost by the daughter while at college in Eastern Washington and was picked up back in W. Washington. The cat was scanned at the shelter and the owners were called - it had been over 3 years since their cat was lost!

The only one in our house that isn't chipped yet is Boxie and that's just because I haven't been able to get to the shelter to have it done. The small risk of migration or cancer is not enough for me to justify not getting it done. All of the shelters and vets here scan pets so it is a great help in getting them returned. Remember to keep your info updated if you do chip, though! Many people forget to update when they move or change their phone number...

[rarpAcconavox]

Mines not chipped but I haven't heard anything bad come from it!

[irrascaft]

I think chipping is great! I dont see any cons

[D6Ri5u13]

We've had a lot of chipped animals come into the shelter. Some have been reunited with their owners - but remember to register it or it doesn't do you any good!

I like chipping, especially for dogs that may startle easily or are a flight risk. Otis isn't a flight risk, so he's not chipped. Abby came chipped and I am happy that she did!

[kanchouska]

The con is if your dog is not found and scanned you will not get it back

[ñàéäèíã]

The con is if your dog is not found and scanned you will not get it back

And if the dog is found and scanned without a chip you won't get it back, either. The chip just increases your chances of having your dog returned.

[kanchouska]

true .. it wont hurt

[pepBarihepe]

Pretty much what has already been said, all of mine are chipped except for Cocoa my most recent and she will be. It's not a guarantee you'll get your pet back but it does increase your chances. IF you register it, keep the info current and the pets found and scanned when picked up. Too often people bring in stray pets with chips that haven't been registered so the only info on it would be where the chip came from (manufacturer or retailer) and sometimes what Vet it was sent to.

[Ankeseiband]

My basset got out 3 days before Christmas about 4 years ago, hes never ran off, I was sooooo afraid for him. The next business day that our local vet was opened, the lady who found him (and took him in for 4 days and took care of him) took him to the vet, not only did my vet and staff recognize him, he is chipped!!! They scanned him and they called me and within 20 minutes were were tearfully reunited!!!!! I see NOTHING but good that can come from it!

[ZanazaKar]

I am going to get it because my last dog got stolen and its piece of mind knowing i can always find her (if) something happens.. But Should I wait until she gets older?? she"s only 10 weeks and right now as a puppy she never is outside without an adult.The thing that worries me is when she is older and goes into heat I will build a kennel for her outside and she will live outside until her heat cycle is over.Should I wait until then to get the Microchip ?

(The kennel will be fool proof no dog will get in and she wont get out)

id hope so. cause you do realise they can tie through a kennel.. right?

[kanchouska]

What do you mean by tie through?

[Gymnfacymoota]

haha, they can "get busy" through the kennel

[ZanazaKar]

What do you mean by tie through?