Hello everyone and happy new year! Usually, when I hold my 9 month yorkie by his scruff to bath him i feel the little microchip. Now I can't feel it at all. I tried looking for it to see if maybe it slipped somewhere on his back or the front of his neck but nothing. Should I be worried? Does he need to get it removed and will he still be able to be identified if he gets lost? Thanks!!
2007-12-31 12:10:07 · 9 answers · asked by Incredible 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Its an AVID microchip if that helps :)
2007-12-31 12:17:52 · update #1
some microchips migrate unfortunately. The Avid ones migrate quite a bit, but I've had good luck with the Trovan chip staying put.
As long as it's not causing him discomfort, I wouldn't worry about it. When you get him neutered, the vet can scan for his chip, and re-place it during the surgery.
To make you feel better, when a lost dog is found, the shelters/vets, etc, scan the whole body, not just the shoulder.
2007-12-31 12:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by karen c 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, Don't worry, maybe it came off, vacuum the carpet and look in the container to see if it is there, next who ever is tracking him microchip get a new one to make you feel happy. Dogs scratch a lot and he could of dislodge it. By the way you lovely two, Happy new year.
2008-01-01 10:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by shavkatjon2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long has the chip been in place? Because the hole from the injection heals in a day or so, so he'd have quite a scab if he managed to get the chip out. You can't feel them on most animals. Have him scanned whenever you can (at a vet, shelter, lots of places have scanners) but I'd be very surprised if it's gone. The scanner will still pick it up, even if it's moved a little. So just have him scanned for your peace of mind, but I bet everything is fine. He's just growing up- more muscle, thicker skin...I've been able to feel them on very young animals when they're first placed, but I can't think of an adult animal I've managed to feel one on.
2007-12-31 21:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Don't worry, maybe it came off, vacuum the carpet and look in the container to see if it is there, next who ever is tracking him microchip get a new one to make you feel happy. Dogs scratch a lot and he could of dislodge it. By the way you lovely two, Happy new year.
2007-12-31 21:24:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very uncommon to be able to feel a mircochip if it was implanted properly. The only way to detect a mircochip is with a scanner. If you are concerned just take him to your vet and have him scanned. If for some reason it isn't working you wouldn't remove it you would just implant a new one.
2007-12-31 20:43:19 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't feel the mico-chip in any of my dogs.
If you are worried - have your vet scan him and see if they get a reading.
2007-12-31 20:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by Boots 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
don't worry as long as its in his body he will be fine
2007-12-31 20:14:30 · answer #7 · answered by BSL Fighter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let's see...since the chip was embedded under the dogs skin...I don't think it went too far..... technically you can't feel the micro chip!
2008-01-01 03:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by sillyme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your worried take him to the vet and have it checked
2008-01-02 04:14:06 · answer #9 · answered by Southern_Belle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋