Microchipping Without Anesthesia

[richards6402]

I have a question....has anyone here had their furbabby microchipped without being under anesthesia?

Macy has never been microchipped and I want to change that. She has been fixed and does not need a dental so she won't be having any surgery where microchipping would be easy to do. The vet said they microchip all the time without anesthesia, they just use a little bigger needle and it's over in a matter of seconds. This is the same dog that a few days ago screamed like she was dying when he put the stethescope to her chest to listen to her heart.

[jeane]

No, Morgan was microchipped when he was neutered

[chachi]

I havent had it done that way but its done that way all the time. I wouldnt hesitate getting it done that way though I just had mine done at the neuter/spay

[Harrysmum]

'Over here' it's never done under anesthetic - unless the Littlie is 'under' for another reason....

It's a slightly larger needle than the normal shot one - but once it's done, it's done. There are no after-effects, as it's a quick 'in and out' procedure

I truly hope your little girl is ok this time! Sally + Harry x

[samsmummy]

In uk its never done under anesthetic its a quick in and out with a needle slighty bigger than the normal one, i have not had sam done yot as his first jab made him cry so much i didnt have the heart to make him have his chip as well, he goes back to vets next week for his last jab so am going to have a word with the vet to see if i can have him chipped when he has his hernia op

[ancora_imparo]

Jaeger got a bit cranky when he had his (but it was like his 3rd procedure that day) but he didnt cry or anything. My Moms grown dog didnt bat an eye when they did hers.

[richards6402]

OK, sounds like Macy is getting microchipped. Hope she is a big girl and doesn't scream too much.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Tibbe's chip implanted while he was getting a dental or neutering, can't recall which.

[lovespandp]

I would def get her micro chipped ASAP.

It is done without Anesthesia all the time. When I was a vet tech we would do the micro chipping, it is a very fast procedure.

I have had a couple dogs really not "want" to put with with it, but it is over before they can cause a big stink...

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

I would def get her micro chipped ASAP.

It is done without Anesthesia all the time. When I was a vet tech we would do the micro chipping, it is a very fast procedure.

I have had a couple dogs really not "want" to put with with it, but it is over before they can cause a big stink...

Really? Inserting a device the size of a rice kernal under the skin and subQ - isn't that painful to the dog?

[carmen in nj]

My son said that is just like when they get their vaccines, most of the time is done without anesthetic, here when we do the puppies we use a topical anesthetic, my son say is for MY peace of mind, LOL,
please get your pup microchiped is a must do for all dog owners..
hugs,

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Really? Inserting a device the size of a rice kernal under the skin and subQ - isn't that painful to the dog?

LOL I didn't say it wasn't painful. Of course it is painful.

[Yorkiemom1]

The only reason they do it "under anesthesia" is because the dog is having a procedure done and needs to be microchipped that visit, so they do everything together...the pups are NOT put under anesthesia in order to do the microchipping! I do my own microchipping and believe me, it hurts me alot more than it hurts the puppy! I HATE NEEDLES, but the babies seldom even yelp when they are chipped. The needles on the injector is soo sharp, and it just glides right in with NO or VERY LITTLE stress to the dog!

[maggiefromnj]

It is not worth the risk of anesthesia nor the expense. Maggie was chipped while she was under for her spay, but it is normal procedure to chip without anesthesia. I would prefer the dog has few seconds, or less of pain (and I'm sure it's only like a hard pinch) than have side effects of being put under. I'm afraid to have her dental due to the anesthesia, but I understand it is required. She was 2 in April, so hopefully doesn't need one yet!

[SWHouston]

I guess I'm lucky, my guys don't even blink when getting an injection, their Chips included. I'd resist ANY anesthesia unless absolutely necessary.