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A microchip doesn't guarantee that your dog will be found....
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Implanting a chip in a dog is a same day procedure. It's like an injection that we do right between the shoulder blades....
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If your dog is found by somebody and taken to an animal hospital, shelter, humane society, or even rescues, they have microchip scanners....
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If your pet is out roaming and something happens, their collar could get pulled off or caught on something....
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Dog microchipping is similar to your everyday vaccine....
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A microchip will not tell you where your dog is located. It does not have any GPS capabilities....
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There have been instances where microchips have stopped working....
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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.
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Yes, all shelters are supposed to scan for microchips.
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We try to scan them every time they're in for a visit. That's at least once a year if your cat comes in for an annual check-up....
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There's no recovery period needed after microchipping. Once they leave our office, they are free to return to their regular activities.
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Kittens may need lab work if they are sick and should have a blood test called a leukemia FIV test performed at the time of adoption and then 60 da...
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Physical therapy and rehabilitation can help with pain and mobility issues....
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Other than it being an injection, which could cause a bit of discomfort, there are no notable side effects....
Are there any risks or side effects associated with physical therapy for cats? - Two Hands Four Paws
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Physical therapy for cats is generally very safe....
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Another North Carolina native, Lydia was born and raised in Hickory....
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Often, we uncover underlying problems in our pets, especially as they age....
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Physical therapy and rehabilitation can help with a variety of issues....
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There's no downtime for microchipping. The cats can return to their normal activities right after having the microchip inserted.
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