When it comes to purchasing a puppy, prospective owners must consider a variety of factors. These factors, such as breed, age, gender and health, must be weighed carefully to ensure that the right puppy is chosen for the right family. One important consideration that should not be overlooked when purchasing a puppy is the issue of microchipping. In this blog post, we will examine the question of whether puppies need to be microchipped before they can be sold and the potential benefits of doing so. We will look at the legal and ethical implications of microchipping and the role breeders and buyers can play in the process. We will also consider the potential costs of this procedure and the practical implications for buyers and breeders. By the end of this post, you should have a better understanding of microchipping puppies and the potential benefits and drawbacks of this procedure.
Why should you find a breeder who microchips their puppies before being sold?
This is just one of several indicators of a trustworthy seller, as was discussed in a previous post on identifying a good breeder. Unfortunately, because so much of our interaction now takes place online, it can frequently be challenging to distinguish between scams and puppy mills and high-quality breeders.
One easy-to-verify indicator of your breeder’s honesty is whether or not the puppies are microchipped before leaving the facility. Most breeders consider microchipping puppies to be a basic standard of care, and it can be a key sign of a breeder’s love for their puppies.
Breeders may choose to implant microchips into their puppies themselves or at a veterinarian visit. In either case, implanting the microchip is typically a painless procedure; it simply involves injecting it under the puppy’s skin like a dog vaccine.
Regarding confirmation, if your breeder microchips its puppies, you ought to get a leaflet with information on the chip and instructions for registering it in your name. It is always a good idea to ask your veterinarian to check for the microchip when you bring your puppy in for his first checkup. This confirms that it is positioned properly and is functioning as intended.
Do not become frantic if your veterinarian cannot locate the microchip. Do not assume the worst about your breeder right away. Although the procedure of microchipping is usually simple, it is possible for the microchip to move out of its proper location and be challenging to detect with the scanner (especially in the case of a wriggly puppy!).
How does the puppy microchip work?
Prior to being scanned, the microchip is essentially “inactive,” at which point the radio waves emitted by the scanner make the chip active. In the event that Fido goes missing, the owner can be contacted using the microchip number, which corresponds to some basic contact information for the dog’s owner.
All animal shelters and doctors’ offices have microchip scanners so that if a stray dog is brought in, his chip can be quickly read and his owner can be contacted. This useful feature makes sure you won’t misplace your dog.
Microchips, when used correctly, are significantly more effective than collars. While we continue to advise using a collar, I D. tags, a microchip is a really important backup ID system.
It’s quite common for a dog to misplace its tags or to flee the house without a collar. A collar is simple to remove in the event that your pet is stolen, but a microchip is obviously permanent. There are numerous instances of lost dogs being adopted by several different owners before being reunited with their original owners, sometimes years later, thanks to the use of the microchip.
A study of over 7,700 stray animals at shelters in 23 states found that animals with microchips are much more likely to be returned to their owners. In that study, stray dogs with microchips were returned to their owners at a rate that was more than twice as high as the rate for all stray dogs combined (microchipped and unmicrochipped). The difference in return rates for stray cats was even more striking.
A global standard for microchips has been approved and suggested by the International Standards Organization, or ISO. The objective of the global standard is to establish an internationally uniform identification system. For instance, if a dog had an ISO standard microchip implanted in the U S. the ISO standard scanners in Europe would be able to read the dog’s microchip if it were to travel to Europe with its owners and get lost. The dog’s microchip might not be detected or read by the scanner if it was implanted with a non-ISO microchip and the ISO scanner was not forward- and backward-reading (universal).
A: The United States does not currently have a centralized database. S. each manufacturer manages their own database (or has it managed by someone else) for registering microchips. Since the U.S. has not adopted the ISO standards for identification codes, S. , the microchips must be registered with their individual registries.
A: No, you don’t need to have one of the microchips taken out, and they won’t conflict with one another. Depending on the scanner being used, each chip will likely be detected as it is passed over it if it is a universal (forward- and backward-reading) scanner. The scanner must be reset and moved over the area where the other chip is located in order to detect it. If the scanner only reads one particular microchip frequency, it will only read or detect microchips with that particular frequency and won’t read or detect any other microchips.
A: For two reasons, we do not advise having your pet’s microchip removed. First of all, according to our analysis of the studies, the risk that your pet will develop cancer as a result of its microchip is incredibly low and is greatly outweighed by the increased chance that you will find your pet again if it goes missing. Second, while implanting a microchip is a quick and easy process, removing one involves more steps and may call for surgery and general anesthesia.
FAQ
Is it illegal to sell a puppy without a microchip UK?
Puppies need to be microchipped and cannot be purchased until they are eight weeks old. Breeders must also register their information in the database, and it will be compared to the microchip for the duration of the dog’s life.
What do puppies need before selling?
Always be prepared to supply high-quality food and fresh water. Understand the grooming needs of the particular breed. Unless the puppy is sold with permission to breed, be prepared to have it spayed or neutered.
When should you microchip a puppy?
The sooner you microchip your puppy, the sooner your dog will be secured in case it escapes or goes missing. For this reason, many veterinarians advise having your puppy microchipped at the age of eight weeks. You could also think about regional regulations for pet vaccinations, microchipping, and registration.
Why do breeders microchip puppies?
A microchip can ensure that you, the breeder, are fully aware of which puppy you sold to whom. By including the puppy’s microchip ID number in your contract, you are safeguarded and will be able to prove that you were the breeder of the animal in the event of a dispute.