Cat MicroChipping

**Shady** · 12-27-2005, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by csanchezveloso

Hi Everyone..
First of all, happy holidays to all.

I haven't logged on for a while and am anxious to read up on the new babies and hear about the older babies..

Also, I wanted to pick your brain on this one.. My soon to be 3 years old babies are going to the vet this coming month. I'm considering microchipping them while I'm there. What are your thoughs/opinions on this? Worth it? Does it hurt them? etc..

Thanks for all your help!

Mine are all indoor cats. They are Persians and only one came MicroChipped. It Doesnt hurt them in the least.

I suppose if there is a chance they can be lost or escape it might be worth it, or if they are outdoors wandering (not a good idea for many reasons) I would do it.

Mine have no interest in the outdoors.

**JenBKR** · 12-27-2005, 02:42 PM

I think it's a great thing, especially of there's a chance of your kitty escaping, or if he/she is an outdoor cat. Neither of mine are microchipped, but that's just because neither would even consider going outside - they run the other way when the door opens

LOL always a good idea, it's quick and painless.

**Miss Z** · 12-27-2005, 03:08 PM

I think that it's a brilliant idea. The chip is so tiny and can store so much information,. like medical records, address etc. Here's a picture of one next to rice:

It's so tiny, that to your pet, it's not really different to having any other injection. They help return so many lost pets back to their owners and they don't end up as strays or being rehomed. I'd recommend it.

**catmandu** · 12-27-2005, 03:56 PM

I am debating having JJJ3 done,as he is the Cat most likely to pull off the Great Escape.
If anything ever happened where the bi Gray Tuxedo ever got lost,I would never forgive myself.

**QueenScoopalot** · 12-27-2005, 04:49 PM

It's worth every penny getting it done. Although most of mine aren't microchipped I'm on the list for the poor house and a paupers grave, I have heard of cats (and dogs) being reunited with their people even nine years later due to the chips.

Kuhio (Lisa) has been an advocate for microchipping ever since she lost her beloved kitty Kuhio, and Kuhio ended up in a shelter and was euthanized before they found her.

Go for it.