{"id":2355,"date":"2022-06-19T18:06:57","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T01:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bulldogpros.com\/?p=2355"},"modified":"2023-04-07T12:13:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T19:13:59","slug":"should-you-microchip-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bulldogpros.com\/should-you-microchip-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Microchip Your Dog? Pros, Cons, And FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This blog, Should You Microchip Your Dog? Pros, Cons, and FAQs, explores the pros and cons of microchipping your dog and provides helpful advice on whether or not it’s the right decision for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microchipping is becoming increasingly popular for pet owners to provide easy access to information in the event of their pet getting lost or stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, microchipping has pros and cons, so it’s important to weigh all the options before making a decision. This blog looks at the pros and cons of microchipping your dog and provides helpful advice on whether or not it’s the right decision for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Microchipping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pet ownership is a privilege that comes with great responsibility. One of the responsibilities is being able to quickly reunite your lost pet. That’s where microchipping comes in – a simple and effective way to do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A microchip is a miniature electronic chip approximately the size of a grain of rice and housed in a glass cylinder. The chip does not include a battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The microchip is activated by a microchip scanner that passes over the area, and the radio waves the scanner produces activate it. The identification number is transmitted to the scanner, which shows it on a display screen. With that information, the registry is revealed and the owner can be contacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Microchips are usually inserted under the skin between the shoulder blades in dogs using a hypodermic needle. No surgery or anesthesia is required and the process generally takes less than 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microchipping is a relatively painless process that can be done at an approved vet clinic or animal hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Information Is On The Microchip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The only information on the chip is the name of the registry associated with the chip. With that information, the vet or animal shelters can call the registry and get only the information you provided, such as phone number or emergency contact. If your dog is lost and then found and the chip scanned, the information you provided to the registry will be used to contact you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It Cruel To Microchip A Dog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While some people believe that microchipping<\/a> a dog is cruel, others argue that it is a necessary step in their pet’s safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are The Risks Of Microchipping Your Dog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is no consensus on the long-term effects of microchipping. Many proponents of microchipping believe that it is relatively safe and does not cause any long-term adverse side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 2017 review of the evidence found that “the overall findings suggest that microchipping does not usually cause substantial adverse effects.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there is some debate as to whether microchipping can actually harm dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adverse reactions to microchips, as reported by the American Veterinary Medical Association, are recorded in the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) database. Almost 4 million animals have been microchipped since the database’s inception in 1996, and just 391 adverse events have been documented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some scientific studies have found that the implantation process can cause pain and inflammation. There have been a few cases where microchipped animals have later developed cancer or other health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most prevalent difficulty reported is the microchip moving from its original placement site. Failure of the microchip, hair loss, infection, swelling, and tumor development were all reported in far smaller numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, while this technology may be harmless on average, it’s always important to consult your veterinarian before getting your dog chipped.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pros Of Microchipping Your Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the first things that happens when a lost animal is brought to an animal shelter or veterinary clinic it is scanned for a microchip. This can instantly identify the animal’s owner if a microchip is found and the microchip registry has up-to-date information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By scanning chips, they can help the staff determine whether the animal has been legitimately adopted or stolen and take appropriate action (as needed). In some cases, scanned data from implanted devices may even be used to prosecute criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many people view microchips as a sort of “spy” technology that violates our privacy rights, studies have shown that overall rates of theft and injury involving pets have declined since microchipping became more widespread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, one study showed that it was almost 100% effective at recovering stolen animals. So while some initial discomfort might be associated with having your dog chipped for this purpose, remember what ultimately benefits everyone involved: safe, reunited homes for our furry friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video: Science Behind Your Pet’s Microchip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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