What do I need to bring to a wellness exam? - Neighborhood Vets Mobile Care

You just need to bring your dog along with a sample of their feces if it's an annual exam. It's important for checking for internal parasites, which can be contagious to people.

What does a veterinarian look for during a dog wellness exam? - Neighborhood Vets Mobile Care

During a dog wellness exam, the main thing a veterinarian looks for is abnormal physical findings through a thorough physical exam.

Will my dog’s microchip ever stop working? - Blue Oasis Pet Hospital

So far, I've never seen a chip in my career stop working. Could it happen? I suppose so, but I wouldn't be worried about that. The chips that are usually implanted are good for the lifetime of the pet.

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Is a recovery period needed after dog microchipping? - Blue Oasis Pet Hospital

No, no recovery period is needed. We advise not to put any pressure over where we implanted the microchip, as it can be a little tender for about the first day or so.

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Are there any risks or side effects associated with the dog microchipping process? - Blue Oasis Pet Hospital

Really, no risks. Sometimes we'll get some temporary bleeding where we implant the microchip just because we're putting a needle through the skin. But besides a little bit of blood that will clot up really quickly, there are really no contraindications or complications from implanting a microchip.

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Is dog microchipping painful? - Blue Oasis Pet Hospital

It can be uncomfortable, so we make the process quick for the pet. During a spay or neuter, and other times with sedation, we can also use a small injection of lidocaine in the skin.

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How is the microchip implanted in the dog? - Blue Oasis Pet Hospital

We use a little larger needle than a regular vaccine needle. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and sits in the needle. We implant it in the shoulder of a dog and then scan it to ensure it is implanted correctly.

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Is my personal information available with a dog microchip? - Blue Oasis Pet Hospital

The only information available is your dog's name, your name, your address, and phone number.

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What is the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool, and how does it work? - Blue Oasis Pet Hospital

The AAHA universal pet microchip is a website that you can access to look up a pet's microchip number and find out the necessary information to recover your dog.

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What information is provided with a dog microchip? - Blue Oasis Pet Hospital

The only information that's in a microchip is the chip number. This chip number corresponds to a database entry, which contains your name, your dog's name, your address, and your phone number.

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