cinderella73 1 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 We are taking our sons service dog down with us to Disney in a less than 2 weeks. My friend who also has a service dog has highly recommended I get our SD microchipped. I have heard different things about this , including that it can cause tumor growth. The dog was very expensive to aqquire aside from the fact hes priceless to us anyway just because we love him. What do you guys do? Is microchipping safe? The thought of what they do makes me cringe. I want him to be safe but dont want to have anything done that will hurt him or could endanger his health. But if he ever got lost... I couldnt handle that. Any advice appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 All my dog are microchiped I think it's a great service Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Brians.....Todd 103 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Our Golden Retriever is chipped. Might not do it if he never left home, but we travel with him a lot. I personally have never heard of any side effects from microchips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polkadotsuitcase 12 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Our dogs have always been chipped. I hadn't heard anything negative about it, actually. We find a lot of "lost" dogs in our neighborhood (semi-rural, so I think, sadly, many get dumped here), and the first step we take is always to go directly to the vet to have them scan for a chip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cinderella73 1 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thank you everyone. I feel much better. I will get him chipped at his vet apt this week. Glad to hear you all have had no issues with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Our youngest is chipped because she travels with us. The oldest dosen't so she isn't chipped.For a less expensive chipping look into any pet expos this week-end (before your trip) and contact the local shelter. Sometimes they offer a discounted chipping. FYI. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 We purchased our Maltese when I lived in Hawaii and the chipping wasnt optional. We have never had any issues, I can't even tell where they implanted it! I highly recommend it for your situation :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momofmany...Christina 17 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 We have always had our dogs microchipped as well. Never caused any problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Our one year old is chipped - we have never had any problems - It gives me a piece of mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyb aka John 15 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Chip away! My 2 yr old is chipped, and the new puppy will be chipped in a couple weeks when he goes in for a checkup. I have never heard of any problems because of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Our heeler is so old 11 that it was NOT a widely offered service and frankly she'd never leave my side anyway....you just try to take her away and you'll see.The Dane was adopted through a rescue and he is chipped. If he's ever lost without tags they call the rescue to come pick him up. It wasn't an option and it gives me peace of mind. Edited August 30, 2011 by rebelstand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4mickey2 41 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 three of mine our chipped. i just never chipped one--no reason. the two got chipped when they were fixed and put under. the other was also done as a pup. the one that isn't chipped never went in for any surgeries-already fixed and i just didn't do it.i would chip again. you can feel duke's but, it doesn't bother him. i would hate to have them get loose and the collar come off. it's been a long time since i chipped them.. but, i think you need to register them-please make sure you do this. :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishngjb 2 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 :heart: Our Mickey & Minnie are both chipped too. We have had the experience of finding 2 dogs and taking them into a vets-hence being returned to their families. I am sold on it completely ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 2 German Shepherd Dogs and 4 cats, all chipped!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freshlybarked 4 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Both our dogs are microchipped and at 14 years of age we have never had any problems. Many dogs are also tatto number. I will continue to have my microchipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cinderella73 1 Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Thank you to all of you that replied. I had the microchip put in the other day without any worries thanks to all the feedback. I was very suprised how easy and quick it was. I guess I watch to many science fiction movies because I had these horrible images of what getting a microchip implanted might look/feel like. lol I dont think my pups even knew it was coming or when it was done. He wasn't to fond of the cranky cat with the infected eye next to him though. Liked our new vet also. Guess he doesn't get to many service dogs, and seemed quite taken with my Bobber. Now we are all set for the fort in 5 days !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 our Tinkerbell aka Hoagie, & Jabber woki is chipped! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 our Tinkerbell aka Hoagie, & Jabber woki is chipped!Jabber Woki?? LOVE IT! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thank you to all of you that replied. I had the microchip put in the other day without any worries thanks to all the feedback. I was very suprised how easy and quick it was. I guess I watch to many science fiction movies because I had these horrible images of what getting a microchip implanted might look/feel like. lol I dont think my pups even knew it was coming or when it was done. He wasn't to fond of the cranky cat with the infected eye next to him though. Liked our new vet also. Guess he doesn't get to many service dogs, and seemed quite taken with my Bobber. Now we are all set for the fort in 5 days !!!I'm pretty excited about your trip report!! Dont forget to nab me some pictures of Steve's cart :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Zeus was chipped as a pup. It's just a piece of mind thing. Once they teach dogs to talk, he will be able to accurately convey his home address. Until then, dog tags are great, but they are not perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 777 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 both our cats are (they came that way from the pound) and we chipped the dog when we had him neutered in December... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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