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No, a microchip does not guarantee that your dog will be found....
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While important, core cat vaccinations are not officially mandatory....
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During a dog wellness exam, the main thing a veterinarian looks for is abnormal physical findings through a thorough physical exam.
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The AAHA universal pet microchip is a website that you can access to look up a pet's microchip number and find out the necessary information to rec...
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Microchipping is a way for veterinarians, rescue organizations, and individuals to identify your dog and know who they are and where they live if t...
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Dog wellness exams provide critical information and help us notice any abnormal findings....
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Really, no risks. Sometimes we'll get some temporary bleeding where we implant the microchip just because we're putting a needle through the skin....
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Collars and tags can sometimes get removed, especially if a dog is running around and gets caught on a fence or shrubs....
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The non-core vaccinations include feline leukemia and FIP....
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You just need to bring your dog along with a sample of their feces if it's an annual exam....
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The only information available is your dog's name, your name, your address, and phone number.
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Microchipping is a way for veterinarians, rescue organizations, and individuals to identify your dog and know who they are and where they live if t...
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The baseline diagnostic tests conducted every year include a stool sample check for internal parasites, and a blood test for heartworm disease and ...
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No, no recovery period is needed....
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The pet hospital or the shelter that implants the chip, you, and the database for the microchip are the only sources of your information....
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Yes, even if your cat seems healthy, she still needs regular vaccinations. The purpose of vaccination is to keep your cat healthy....
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While it's ultimately your decision, your dog relies on you for its care....
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We use a little larger needle than a regular vaccine needle. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and sits in the needle....
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Yes, all shelters scan for microchips. If you found an animal and brought it to a shelter, the first thing they would do is check for a microchip....