fionasmom Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I had Nessa microchipped 4 months ago at the PetCo Love My Pet clinic.The chip was placed between her shoulder blades and they scanned right then to make sure it was OK. Tonight she was in my lap and I can feel the chip has moved to down near the front of her shoulder. Is this something I should worry about? Should we go see our regular vet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Nothing to worry about. It happens. I had one just disappear. They scanned the entire dog and it was no where to be found. They only thing could do is remove it and re-chip her. But it won't cause any health problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 My yorkies went way down into his shoulder/arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hlpnhounds Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 no worries. it happens sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Just curious--which chip company is it?? The Home Again is not supposed to migrate--that's one of their selling points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I don't think it can hurt her, but I'd worry if a regular scan (over the shoulders) cannot pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BorzoiMom Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 You are supposed to scan the entire dog, starting at the shoulders. That's in case of migration. Of course people don't always do what they are supposed to. It angered the hell out of me when I'd scan or be x-raying a pet that was clicked as "no microchip" when there is a button for "not scanned" even though on their first visits we were supposed to be scanning EVERY pet. Makes you worry what else they were lying about doing. Having another chip won't harm him any, just register both chip numbers if you worry about someone not scanning properly. My cat has 2 chips, they stayed put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 What exactly are you worried about? That a shelter won't pick up the microchip? That's possible. It happened with Kira. She has 2 microchips because the shelter she was in didn't pick up the first microchip that migrated to her side and they re-chipped her. If Nessa's migrated chip isn't in the immediate area where a chip is supposed to be, I'd have her rechipped or I'd talk to the vet about it. If you're worried about medical issues, I wouldn't be too concerned. Kira's migrated chip hasn't caused her any problems and it's been a few years since we've had her. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionasmom Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 I am worried that a scan would not find the chip. I suppose a second chip could not hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 It can happen. Shelters and vets *should* know to scan the entire dog. Migration shouldn't affect the functioning of the chip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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