Will my dog’s microchip ever stop working? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
There have been instances where microchips have stopped working. However, microchip companies usually back those up and will typically replace them at no charge if that ever happens.
My dog already has a collar and tags - why do they need a microchip? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
If your pet is out roaming and something happens, their collar could get pulled off or caught on something. In such cases, the information on the tags becomes useless. A microchip serves as a more permanent form of identification for your pet.
Does a microchip ensure my dog will be found? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
A microchip doesn't guarantee that your dog will be found. However, as long as your contact information is up to date and whoever finds the pet takes them to an animal hospital, shelter, or rescue, it increases the likelihood of your dog being returned to you.
Do all shelters scan for microchips? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
Yes, all shelters are supposed to scan for microchips.
Will a microchip tell me my dog’s location? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
A microchip will not tell you where your dog is located. It does not have any GPS capabilities. A scanner is necessary to pick up the microchip number.
How can microchipping help my dog be returned to me? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
If your dog is found by somebody and taken to an animal hospital, shelter, humane society, or even rescues, they have microchip scanners. These scanners can detect any microchip number. From that number, they can find your contact information, provided that it is up to date.
Is a recovery period needed after dog microchipping? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
There's no recovery period needed after microchipping. Once they leave our office, they are free to return to their regular activities.
Are there any risks or side effects associated with the dog microchipping process? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
There are no notable risks or side effects with the microchip. There may be a little bit of bleeding afterwards, but it's very rare.
Is dog microchipping painful? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
Dog microchipping is similar to your everyday vaccine. It does require a slightly bigger needle size but most of the time dogs tolerate it fairly well.
How is the microchip implanted in the dog? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
Implanting a chip in a dog is a same day procedure. It's like an injection that we do right between the shoulder blades. A little piece, much like a grain of rice, is implanted underneath the skin between the shoulder blades which we scan with a microchip for your pet's identification. We always scan before implanting the microchip to ensure your pet doesn't already have one because having multiple microchips can sometimes cause confusion, especially if one belonged to a previous owner.