when to microchip

[whitedaisy]

The vet said to do it when she's spayed, but between now and then, what happens if she sneaks out the door ect.. I don't like the idea of waiting, but since it would be "uncomfortable" without anesthesia what do you do?

 

[pipandscott]

We microchipped both of ours about a week after their final injections, so 13/14 weeks old. It is a big needle, but neither of them flinched, Rubys spotted alittle bit of blood, we stood by their head feeding treats as the vet did it.
It's a bit like having your ears pierced with one of those guns, hurts for a few moments but soon forgotten!
It seems to be the norm over here to do it early our vets didn't even off the option of waiting.

 

[whitedaisy]

It's a bit like having your ears pierced with one of those guns, hurts for a few moments but soon forgotten!
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Good analogy! I think I'll just get it done; I think I'd feel better. Is there a reason you waited a week after the last injection? She goes in for her shots this week. Couldn't they just do it then?

 

[Biff]

Ditto Pip.

Anaesthetic wasn't in the least necessary. Biff didn't even notice the needle going in.

 

[K8IE]

Cooper was done at 8 weeks. I would go ahead and do it. Plus, if your Boxer is like mine, she won't even notice.

 

[Lola's mum]

Lola & Zeb were done as young pups at the last innoculations if I remember rightly but they suggested doing Capser when he was neutered but I took him before that as it was microchipping month and half price. It's so quick, can't say painless as I really wouldn't know but they didn't seem to mind it much.

 

[RolenKisses]

We had Rolen microchipped when he went in for his last set of puppy shots. He didn't seem to mind at all...was too focused on the treats!

 

[whitedaisy]

I did it!

Well, I took her in today for her last round of shots and I had them do the microchip. I brought in a jerky treat for her and she didn't even flinch (or so they said, they took her back to the surgery area). I was listening really hard and I didn't hear anything. Although I think this Vet is wonderful, I'm surprised they thought I should wait to do it???? Anyway, I'm glad it's done and I have that extra peace of mind.

 

[Scorpio]

Ozzy also was done like that, he didn't feel a thing, I was right there. They probably said to do it at the same time as being fixed just to save you an appointment.

 

[BXRBESTFRIND]

Finaly had his done on he first visit, I held his head and I think he lifted his bac leg in protest.

I wanted it done ASAP I a little paranoid about losin him