When Cats Go Missing

When the chips were "new", there was a lot of concern about "migration", where the chip would move from its original insertion point, which is generally in the fat pad between the shoulders. One of our friends had their Labrador done, and on annual check ups his chip was found in his chest, and eventually his tail. The technology continues to improve, and today's chips, which are about the size of a grain of rice, have tiny claws that anchor it in the fat pad under the animal's skin. Insertion is easy, and no more painful than a vaccination. Currently, there appear to be no reports of medical problems as result of long term carrying chips in the body.

Registration comes with the chip, and once that is sent in, your cat is on record, and anyone who scans the chip will be able to find you, your vet, or whoever else you record for contact information. It's an inexpensive way to make sure you can find a lost pet, and in extreme cases, recover one that has been stolen.

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