What is a microchip? Why would my puppy need one?
A microchip implant is for permanent identification in case your puppy is ever lost or stolen. It is about the size of a grain of rice and is imbedded in the muscle between the shoulder blades of your puppy. It is a near painless procedure (like getting a shot) that takes about 30 seconds. If your puppy was ever lost and found by a Humane Society or Animal Control, it would be scanned and then you would be notified of where your puppy was limiting the time your puppy spent away from home. All of our dogs are microchipped. It gives us piece of mind. You should consider having your dog microchipped if it is not. Most vets will do it for you — prices range from $40 – $85 depending on where you live. We can microchip puppies on request for a fee of $40. AVID FAQ I hope this has answered all your questions; if not please E-mail Me and I will also post your question here.
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