Comments on: Why I’m getting my indoor cats microchipped this year

By: Venetian Mirrors

Venetian Mirrors — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:26:38 +0000

I was reminded of my lost cat months ago, if I just “chipped” him I would have found him and knew that he was in my front neighbor’s house. I would have divulged that our front neighbor was a catnapper.

By: christie

christie — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:49:44 +0000

Hmmm… wonder if we could also someday get money/credit added magnetically to that chip so we can go hiking or to amusement parks without even carrying a wallet!

By: Michael Aulia @CravingTech.com

Michael Aulia @CravingTech.com — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:47:54 +0000

I guess it won’t be long until we all have to wear these microchips under our skin too… we won’t need to carry our ID anywhere we go..scary
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By: christie

christie — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:56:40 +0000

One of my cats always seemed to get her collar hung on things like branches – and of course we could make it tighter, but since they stay indoors all the time anyway, I just leave the collars off. When we used to let them out to play on weekend afternoons, we would put a collar with tag on each cat though.

By: christie

christie — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:55:04 +0000

Thanks! Yep – I never *intend* for them to leave the house, but it really would be nice to know that your pets were chipped and could be returned to you if someone takes them to a vet or shelter.

By: Kyle Reese

Kyle Reese — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:25:12 +0000

Interesting idea. But why do you think that the cat’s collars are potentially harmful? I’m not sure if I understand your concerns.

My cats have all worn collars, without ill effects.

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By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:18:52 +0000

Good post. Even if your cat never leaves the house it is a good idea to have your pet microchipped, just to be on the safe side!

By: christie

christie — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:50:43 +0000

That would be so awesome if there were GPS units for pets! Someone will definitely get rich on this someday.

That’s great that Sparta doesn’t even try to go out. I don’t know why people are so #$%#! careless with my front door. I hate to have repairs done around the house because no one can learn to close the door behind themselves.

By: christie

christie — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:49:12 +0000

Yeah, one would hope. I guess first a pet would have to get to a shelter somehow – then the shelter would have to scan it -

By: christie

christie — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:48:36 +0000

Always a pleasure to hear from you Ana! Yes, I really hate the idea of introducing a foreign body for my cats to have permanently. I read the article on the veterinary medical association’s website though, and the benefits looked to outweigh the risks.