where do they chip cats

For cats, the standard site for microchip placement is under the skin between the shoulder blades. For correct placement, your cat should be either standing or lying on their stomach. The loose skin between the shoulder blades is gently pulled up, and the needle is quickly inserted.

Is The Cat Microchipping Procedure Dangerous?

Cat microchipping is considered very safe. As is the case with any medical procedure, adverse effects are always possible. These include:

Potential migration of the chip into another location
development of a tumor at the injection site (though this is incredibly uncommon and there are currently no confirmed cases)

It is noteworthy that, in comparison to the tens of millions of cats who have gotten microchips, side effects have only happened to a very tiny percentage of cats and are thought to be extremely uncommon. The possible benefits of microchips greatly exceed the possible risks.

Will The Microchip Implant Hurt My Cat?

Microchipping cats hurts about as much as having blood drawn. Preloaded into a sterile applicator, the microchip is injected beneath the loose skin between the shoulder blades. Cat microchipping procedures involve a pinch from the injection needle. There is no need for a local or general anesthetic because this injection is only temporary. Cat microchips are incredibly affordable due to their speed and relative non-invasiveness.

What Are Microchip IDs, And Why Does My Cat Need One?

At 4 Paws Veterinary Care, we recognize the priceless and unique bond that exists between you and your cherished feline companion. We also recognize that cats are roving animals by nature, and as such, they may inadvertently stray too far from home or simply become lost. Actually, a startling amount of cats end up in the shelter system every year because their owners don’t have any way to identify them. We are pleased to provide cat microchip identification services because of this.

While collar ID tags are a great way to help find a lost cat, they can also physically come off of your pet. On the other hand, microchipping cats guarantees that an animal shelter or veterinarian can identify them accurately and promptly. We firmly think that microchips are beneficial to the effort to find missing cats. In order to help you decide whether or not microchipping your cat is the right move, we want to share with you our knowledge and understanding of the procedure.

FAQ

Where do they put the chip on a cat?

A cat microchip is implanted through a syringe that injects it underneath the skin. Although there is no universally agreed upon location, a cat microchip is usually implanted between the shoulder blades. At approximately 12mm long, it is about the same size as a grain of rice.

Can you feel the microchip in a cat?

Often, you can feel for the microchip while petting the cat. Simply pinch the pieces of the cat’s skin around their shoulder blades and rub your fingers togethera bit like a massage. If you feel what seems to be a piece of uncooked rice, it is likely a microchip.

Can you tell if a cat is microchipped?

Unless the cat is very thin skinned, you won’t be able to feel it. Take the cat (or dog) to your local vet and ask them to scan for a chip. They will give you the chip number and a phone number for the registration organization. The will be able to tell you the information that goes with that chip.

Can you locate cat with microchip?

No; cat microchips don’t use the Global Positioning System (GPS) or any other navigation / localization technology. ?? Due to the absence of GPS technology in microchips, you cannot actively track and locate your lost cat with a microchip. Moreover, microchips are too small to contain GPS technology.