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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2005Chip?
When Francis was neutered, I also asked them to chip him. I've been trying to palpate the chip, but I can't find it. Am I correct that it will be in the scruff of his neck? How big is a chip? Just curious. Thanks. Priscilla  Signature"Just because I don't throw a hissy fit and leave on account of the 'Jesus is my boyfriend' music doesn't mean I approve of it --- it just means I've learned to understand the difference between having a different opinion from someone and having a different religion." - Leslie Terrell in newsgroup alt.religion.christian.episcopal about the size of a big grain of rice. I can't feel the one in Mr. Bonkers either. But I watched them put it in the scruff of his neck. > When Francis was neutered, I also asked them to chip him. I've been > trying to palpate the chip, but I can't find it. Am I correct that it [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Priscilla > When Francis was neutered, I also asked them to chip him. I've been trying > to palpate the chip, but I can't find it. Am I correct that it will be in [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks. I can't feel Oscar's either, but I watched our vet put hers in. It's applied with a hypodermic needle, so it looks just like a fat vaccine shot. *tiny* They actually used to be even smaller, but they started migrating, so now the chips are a tiny bit bigger, just enough to encourage some scar tissue to keep the chip in place. If it really bugs you, you could bring him back to the vet and ask them to show you the scan. They can run the scanner over Francis and show you the resulting number, which should match the ID paperwork they gave you. Oscar loves shoulder rubs, so I rub the area where she was chipped all the time, but I can't feel it. Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* > > If it really bugs you, you could bring him back to the vet and ask them to > show you the scan. They can run the scanner over Francis and show you the > resulting number, which should match the ID paperwork they gave you. I'm just curious. I'll have to do a much more *thorough* job of petting him tonight. Somehow I don't think he'll object. ;-) Priscilla Signature"Just because I don't throw a hissy fit and leave on account of the 'Jesus is my boyfriend' music doesn't mean I approve of it --- it just means I've learned to understand the difference between having a different opinion from someone and having a different religion." - Leslie Terrell in newsgroup alt.religion.christian.episcopal >How big is a chip? the size of a grain of rice. You won't feel it. next time you go in there ask them to take the wand out and it'll beep when they find it > >How big is a chip? > > the size of a grain of rice. You won't feel it. next time you go in there ask > them to take the wand out and it'll beep when they find it OK. That'll be a while, though. I am going to try to find it just for curiosity's sake. He's a skinny little guy with fairly fine hair. We'll see. Thanks for all the info from various folks! Priscilla Signature"Just because I don't throw a hissy fit and leave on account of the 'Jesus is my boyfriend' music doesn't mean I approve of it --- it just means I've learned to understand the difference between having a different opinion from someone and having a different religion." - Leslie Terrell in newsgroup alt.religion.christian.episcopal >When Francis was neutered, I also asked them to chip him. I've been >trying to palpate the chip, but I can't find it. Am I correct that it >will be in the scruff of his neck? How big is a chip? others have answered, but additionally, our vet checks our cats' chips yearly when they have their check-ups & shots... J > When Francis was neutered, I also asked them to chip him. I've been > trying to palpate the chip, but I can't find it. Am I correct that it [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Priscilla > -- Don't worry, Prscilla, these chips are really tiny and the vet inserts them just between the shoulder blades and the head beneath the scruff. If you have any doubt just ask the vet or a welfare group to run a scanner over the site. Our Chloe has just had hers in at 9 y.o. Peace of mind :-) Icedog > > When Francis was neutered, I also asked them to chip him. I've been > > trying to palpate the chip, but I can't find it. Am I correct that it [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > > Don't worry, Prscilla, Not worried, just curious. > these chips are really tiny and the vet > inserts them just between the shoulder blades and the head beneath the > scruff. > If you have any doubt just ask the vet or a welfare group to run a scanner > over the site. > Our Chloe has just had hers in at 9 y.o. Peace of mind :-) Yup. Thanks. Priscilla
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