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Old February 17th 05, 04:30 AM
Deborah Yarbrough
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What is everyones ideas on the microchip. Is it worth it for a indoor only
cat? DeborahY


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Old February 17th 05, 05:49 AM
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I think so. If your cat gets out he/she can be identified if picked up by
animal rescue or if someone finds your cat and brings he/she to a vet.

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Old February 17th 05, 07:15 AM
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Thanks for your input. I think I will go ahead and micro chip her. DeborahY
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I think so. If your cat gets out he/she can be identified if picked up by
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Old February 17th 05, 11:56 AM
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Deborah Yarbrough wrote:
Thanks for your input. I think I will go ahead and micro chip her. DeborahY
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I think so. If your cat gets out he/she can be identified if picked up by
animal rescue or if someone finds your cat and brings he/she to a vet.

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What is everyones ideas on the microchip. Is it worth it for a indoor
only cat? DeborahY





There is also now a "Bio-thermal" microchip availiable which as well as
containing a unique number to your pet, also displays its temperature,
eliminating the need for a rectal thermometer. This one costs about £30
in England. I also think microchipping is a MUST regardless of whether
your cat is an indoor or outdoor pet, as you never know whether they may
escape or be let out in a burglary. Chipping over here is also cheaper
if done at the time of neutering.

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Old February 17th 05, 06:27 PM
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On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 03:30:40 +0000, Deborah Yarbrough wrote:

What is everyones ideas on the microchip. Is it worth it for a indoor only
cat? DeborahY



A good idea -- We never know what the future will bring. MLB
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Old February 25th 05, 12:42 AM
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On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:49:55 -0700, "Cat Protector"
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I think so. If your cat gets out he/she can be identified if picked up by
animal rescue or if someone finds your cat and brings he/she to a vet.



Someone on one of these groups suggested that sometimes they can
bother the cat.

Is there anything to it?
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Old February 26th 05, 08:53 AM
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On 2005-02-24, Cartlon Shew wrote:
On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:49:55 -0700, "Cat Protector"
I think so. If your cat gets out he/she can be identified if picked up by
animal rescue or if someone finds your cat and brings he/she to a vet.


Someone on one of these groups suggested that sometimes they can
bother the cat.

Is there anything to it?


My cats do not appear bothered. Their collars bother them, but not
their microchips. Now, inserting the microchip bothered them. That is a
*big* needle! But not the microchip itself.

My cats however were full grown fat moggies and had plenty of loose
skin and fat to place the microchip in. A leaner breed like a Siamese
might have more of an issue.

- Elron
 




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