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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2011 21:37:00 GMT -5
NB, PFH, GFX, I'm pretty sure HTF did, FPWC does, I think JBF does too, many do microchip. Most all seem to be using Avid.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 3:17:15 GMT -5
It was not a requirement to microchip for import to the US in 2004. This was also just before the pet passport scheme for ferrets within the EU came into full affect, which I was happy about since the jill I exported to Denmark didn't need to have an unnecessary rabies shot.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 5:47:20 GMT -5
Read through this...and it seems as if everyone's pretty in favor of them in general. So I'm probably going to be stomped on for saying this, but: I would never microchip. If I knew then what I know now, I never would have supported microchipping. The only way I'd tolerate it is if an animal came that way already and I had no say in it before it happened (various rescues, etc). I encourage everyone to please check this site out, and google "microchip injection-site sarcomas": www.chipmenot.org/ Considering the high incidence of them in cats and dogs and all the problems ferrets are already prone to I can honestly say that from now on if I need my pets identifiable and they are not chipped, I would tattoo. Also keeping in mind the fact that there are the two largest microchip companies in the states, AVID, and HomeAgain... Most places that check for chips only have ONE scanner from one of the companies - NOT BOTH. So you can have a chipped pet, and they will not bring up your owner information. To my way of thinking this is a very flawed system. My cat Figaro came chipped from the shelter, and when we requested forms to change our address and other information from AVID, they arrived in such terrible shape (ink faded so much you couldn't read it) we had to request new forms on those grounds. The company would not send them. It is pure profit to them, and they apparently do not want to go to any effort.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 6:12:03 GMT -5
Candice, thanks for the link. I had never heard of those problems before and it's definitely something I will look into more closely.
So far, I have never microchipped any of mine since it's unfortunately rather pointless in Sweden. There's no official place to register a chip for a ferret. Even so, there are lots of microchipped ferrets since some breeders do it as a standard procedure and others to get pet passports. It does provide a way for you to identify your ferret, which could be useful in some situations, but the chances of getting an escaped ferret back thanks to the chip are not very good.
When I used to sell kits I would let the buyer decide whether they wanted a chip or not. No one ever requested it, but a few had their ferret chipped at a later date.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 10:23:45 GMT -5
>NB, PFH, GFX,
I didn't know Mary microchip. None of my JBF or SH or MMF ferrets are microchip.
Thanks for clarifying.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 10:27:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the link Candice. I believe I have an journal article relating to a Similar occurrence. I'll have to find it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 10:44:27 GMT -5
Interesting article on microchip....thanks for posting.
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Post by goingpostal on Apr 14, 2011 11:10:59 GMT -5
Most of the few animals on that chipmenot site are not even tumors. I'm sorry but the lady who was too lazy to go check the shelter for her dog is to blame, not a bad chip, get off your butt and look for your dog for christ's sake! 10 days and she couldn't bother to look. Although I'm pretty sure that pic they use is not the dog in question as it looks very familiar to me. I believe there's only 2 or 3 proven cases of tumors in cats/dogs linked to microchips. Which has got to be a lot less then the number of pets killed because their owners could not be found, especially cats since those are rarely collared. I would rather risk a very very slight chance of a tumor, it's a lot more likely my dog will get out and mine aren't always wearing collars and tags. I wouldn't bother to chip the ferrets as I'm already on call at the shelter if any come in and it's a very small town.
Found it, it's the same pic of the wiki page for APBT. Knew I'd seen it before.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 12:30:19 GMT -5
There are quite a few studies that link tumors to microchips. I'm in class now, but I'll post them later.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 13:16:41 GMT -5
Microchip tumor in cat Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 13:17:39 GMT -5
Microchip tumor dog Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 13:19:32 GMT -5
Microchip tumor review Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 13:22:16 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 13:23:35 GMT -5
Yes, the chances of a tumor are limited, but it is possible, and those considering microchipping should be aware of all risks involved in any decision made.
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Post by crazylady on Apr 14, 2011 13:33:55 GMT -5
Joan if your ferrets came from the uk then they will carry a microchip ( the number will be listed in the pet passport !) non are allowed even any where near a plane without the pet passport in England and it has to have a microchip number recorded along with health certificate and two vet checks take a look on your pet passports ( they have been using the pet passport micro chipping scheme since 2001 ) and yep I know this for a fact boy oh boy did I have to go through some red tape when I sent my babies to Norway even though I accompanied the first pair lol take care bye for now crazy lady
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