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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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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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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No, physical therapy and rehabilitation is usually very comfortable for cats....
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The microchip is inserted right between the shoulder blades of the cat....
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Physical rehabilitation for animals requires specialized training, so it's recommended to find someone who is certified in this field....
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There are several ways to draw blood from a cat....
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There are many things involved in cat physical therapy and rehabilitation....
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The microchip can migrate, but if they're placed in the appropriate area, they don't tend to....
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The need for physical therapy in cats is diagnosed through working with your general vet....