06/15/2024
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๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ & ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ
Depending where you live your municipal ๐๏ธ office may be offering waived dog registration fees if your dog is microchipped! This is a fantastic way to keep your pups safe and save some money.
These RFID (radio frequency identification) chips are passive, meaning they only emit a signal when scanned, not continuously.
These municipal regulations aim to ensure that lost pets can be quickly reunited with their families without having to do the leg work of distributing dog tags, so letโs break down what this means for you and your pup.
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๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ:
1. ๐๐ง๐ก๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ: Microchips provide a permanent form of identification. If your pet gets lost, a quick scan at any local dog pound, veterinary clinic or animal shelter can bring them back home swiftly. When pets are taken to a shelter in these situations, a countdown begins: if they aren't reunited with their owners within 3-10 days, they risk being euthanized.
2. ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ: With the new regulations, you can waive those annual dog tag fees, saving you money in the long run.
3. ๐๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: In case of disputes, microchips can serve as undeniable proof of ownership.
4. ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐: Keeping your pet microchipped helps you stay compliant with local laws, avoiding potential fines or penalties.
โ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
1. ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ: There is a small fee for microchipping, but it's usually a one-time expense.
2. ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐: Although rare, microchips can sometimes migrate within the petโs body. Regular checks by your vet can ensure it stays in place.
3. ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ: Some people worry about the data stored on microchips, but rest assured, microchips only contain a unique ID number linked to a database with your contact info.
4. ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐: If your phone number changes or you move you need to remember to update your information with the microchip company, otherwise the chip is obsolete.
๐ฉบ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
* ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค๐ฌ: Microchipping is a quick and minimally invasive procedure. Itโs similar to getting a vaccination and generally causes no more discomfort than a routine shot, although I prefer to have it done when having a procedure such as a spay or dental since theyโll be under anesthesia anyways.
* ๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ -๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ: Studies have shown that microchips do not pose long-term health risks to pets. They are designed to be biocompatible, meaning they won't cause allergic reactions or tumors.
* ๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ: This is a great option, especially for those tiny breeds who donโt wear collars (like my crew). No risk of tracheal damage or choking from collars.
๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐:
My dearly departed Yorkie boys, Deegan and Trooper were both microchipped and now Lini and Tija are microchipped as well. Kiwi will be getting hers when sheโs spayed. ๐ถโค๏ธ Iโve never had any issues and knowing they are easily identifiable brings me peace of mind!
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