Microchips

[tuffysmommy]

I want to have Toni microchipped but after reading all of this above I am squeeming up a wall. Most of this thread is from over 10 years ago. Anyone want to weigh in now?

 

[kauna]

I want to have Toni microchipped but after reading all of this above I am squeeming up a wall. Most of this thread is from over 10 years ago. Anyone want to weigh in now?

I know this is an old thread. I have had all of my pets microchipped since 2005. (Dogs and cats) never had an issue. I previously worked at a vet hospital and have never seen any issues with them either. It’s the first thing shelters, vets and police officers check for when they find a “stray” as long as it’s registered the pet is then returned to their owners. I highly recommend them.

 

[tuffysmommy]

I know this is an old thread. I have had all of my pets microchipped since 2005. (Dogs and cats) never had an issue. I previously worked at a vet hospital and have never seen any issues with them either. It’s the first thing shelters, vets and police officers check for when they find a “stray” as long as it’s registered the pet is then returned to their owners. I highly recommend them.

Thank you so much. Toni is very active, curious, quick and has alot of energy. She had been outside in her previous home so she probably would not be afraid of it. Were she not a hairless baby I would have not had trepidation. Recently there was an article in the local paper about a cat who was returned to her owner and the events leading ip to it—-and it turned out to be a Sphynx. Im glad you agree with my first instinct!!

 

[kauna]

Thank you so much. Toni is very active, curious, quick and has alot of energy. She had been outside in her previous home so she probably would not be afraid of it. Were she not a hairless baby I would have not had trepidation. Recently there was an article in the local paper about a cat who was returned to her owner and the events leading ip to it—-and it turned out to be a Sphynx. Im glad you agree with my first instinct!!

Sounds like a good idea if she’s curious and quick. Darting out front doors is scary for me. Aggie was always slow to try to go outside. I could keep an eye on her. Although she once got out and scared me half to death. She went into the garage something must’ve spooked her. Thankfully I was able to find her quickly.

 

[tuffysmommy]

Sounds like a good idea if she’s curious and quick. Darting out front doors is scary for me. Aggie was always slow to try to go outside. I could keep an eye on her. Although she once got out and scared me half to death. She went into the garage something must’ve spooked her. Thankfully I was able to find her quickly.

Ouch. This is part of NYC but there is a large cemetery behind my house with lots of space to find birds and other interesting critters. I was worried ablut how old i was when we adopted Toni—her getting out would increase my age twofold!!!

 

[Yoda mom]

@tuffysmommy , all my furbabies and nakids are microchipped . been doing so for decades
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things I learned:

1. usually best to microchip during spay or neuter. it is a little bit larger gauge needle used to insert chip.

I asked my vet if I could be in the room during an office visit microchip for two of adoptees who were already neutered but no microchips.
* I asked to have the most experienced person do the microchipping. usually it is done by a tech in my vets office anyway. it was a quick procedure between the shoulder blades. she allowed me to hold my babies for the procedure. I have been a looong time client and they let me in the back room. the vet tech then scanned to make sure it worked.

2. often times the vet charges for the microchip procedure but it does not include the "registration fee" to the microchip company. they handed me all the paperwork when I left the vet. I went home and called the company ( homeagain and paid a one time lifetime registration fee). you dont have to pay annual renewals unless you want extra perks of free lost flyers, travel expense coverage. Always call direct and ask if it is one time lifetime registration or required to pay annual fee too.

I** have never paid an annual homeagain microchip fee after the initial registration fee. with home again I can manage my account on line, add photos, update medical info, personal contact info including my vets info. was great for my diabetic dog and epileptic dog on medications.

*not paying the registration and keeping it up to date contact info was the reason so many times when I worked animal control a chip would show but no registration. the numbers of the microchip correspond to microchip company and even international chip company.

3. one vet office years ago included the"registration fee" with the microchipping procedure . they said they would call it in. well, I went home and called the company and there was a typo in my contact information phone number and address. I updated immediately and it was a lesson learned for me to always deal direct. I have had pets over the decades with Homeagain, avid, akc, and an international chip. no issues except once, they had to apply a teenie liquid glue like bandaid material on the chip site for one of mine. no issues afterwards.

4. microchips can migrate. will look like a teenie piece of rice from my understanding. never had an issue here with migrating.

5. I adopted a dog with an AKC brand microchip. I was there when they chipped him at the vets office/rescuegroup.
I live in a hurricane state so I drove straight to the local shelter. they came out and checked and NO microchip found. what?? how can that be? well apparently different scanners read different frequencies. I took him to 3 vets and 1 shelter to scan him , same day as an experiment. only my current vets scanner located the chip and number. I had a long discussion with my vet who knows me, did all the proof of ownership etc and requested my pup be chipped with a homeagain microchip. lesson learned not all scanners read "AKC" microchips not even the animal shelters!

5. it is an individual decision to microchip. I can tell you from working animal control in the past, it warmed my heart to be able to help hearts align. I am in FL and even was able to reunite someone from canada with her oriental shorthair who had an international microchip registered. I will never forget meeting her and placing her baby back in her arms.

6. with people moving, new cell phones etc, I personally every 6 mos June 1 and Jan 1 worked for me to remember to update/review my pets microchip numbers with the company directly via phone and have them read back the info and or update online like on homeagain site. then I take a photo of the microchip info and keep it on my phone and refrigerator.

our darlings are lighting fast and living in a natural disaster state for me I felt microchipping was the way to go.

7. here is the AAHA site many vets offices , shelters use . I double checked my babies on this site too for my own peace of mind. It does not give owner info. will give number and can determine what company. a few months ago my elderly neighbor told me his rottie had a microchip. I used this site and tracked down the company and assisted him with the registration fee/contact info .

Microchip Registry Lookup

After scanning lost pet, enter the number into the microchip registry tool to search for the manufacturer of the chip.

www.aaha.org

hugs n head smooches

 

[tuffysmommy]

Wow YodaMom !!! Complete instructions. Easy to follow. Had not known you worked in Animal Control. You are a saint!! Between you and kauna, one would never hesitate to microchip. I have to get on it. I’m moving too slow….

 

[tuffysmommy]

With that, they are fitting Toni in tomorrow when we go to the vet with Foxy for the Solensia bloodwork. Toni hardly knows us (not even 3 months). I hope we can adequately comfort her and it is not very uncomfortable a procedure for her. Ugh that they did her sister when she was spayed and didnt do the same for Toni. Poor little stepchild…

 

[Yoda mom]

@tuffysmommy , Hugs n head smooches to Toni and Foxy for today's vet visit.
the microchipping is actually a very swift procedure. mine were purring n loving me seconds after like nothing done. be sure to register the microchip

all paws crossed for Foxy's bloodwork.
great job mum!!
keep us updated!

 

[tuffysmommy]

Microchipped!!! My vet now uses Fetch because she also does international paperwork for travel. She gave us the information to register. She used to use HomeAgain. It was swift and Toni didnt flinch of cry. Thanks all for the support. Mommy is a bigger baby than the baby.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Happy the day is behind you and Toni. I am happy it went off without a hitch.

 

[kauna]

Glad all went well! mommies are usually the bigger baby than the babies.

 

[tuffysmommy]

Thanks all. Registered her earlier and found it in the AAHA registry just now !!!! A bit sad I have to pay every year but glad she is chipped.