Microchips

[lute]

While we're on this subject, I was talking to my dog show mentor the other day and she was looking to microchip all her dogs. She said she only found one clinic to do it, but they put the dogs under anesthetic to do the implant. I find this completely unnecessary. Has anyone had to put a dog under for microchipping?

[Spiritwind]

I am sure people have had to put their dogs under to do the microchip, but I agree with you.. I think that is a bit much just to microchip!!.. .

Most breeders I know microchip their dogs themselves... I do my dogs myself and its much cheaper than going to a vet. When I chip my dogs, for the most part they don't even flentch.... they just stand there and let me do it.. just like I am doing vaccination...LOL

[Cincy'sMom]

All of our dogs are microchiped, and none were put under to have it done. All three wear collars/tages, but like Kay so fora few extra bucks, any extra ID is worth it.

There was a story on the local news this week about a Yorkie who was lost for 6 months. It turned up in a high school, and a girl called to brother to come get it and asked him to take it to see if it was microchipped. The Yorkie was returned to its owners. To me, if microchips help 1 more dog make it home, they are worth it!