Who is qualified to inject the microchip?
Microchips go into the animal by way of standard injection. Those familiar with the delivery systems for vaccines and regular shots will have no problem injecting the chip. The Amarillo-Panhandle Humane Society employ qualified agents to implant the chip upon adoption of an animal. Also, several local veterinarians offer the micro chipping service. Does the procedure hurt the animal? Although the microchip needle is larger than a typical vaccine needle, the general rule is that your animals will react the SAME way to this shot as they do to any other. No better, no worse. Animals do not over react to it. Their physical performance is not impaired and there is no scarring. You are not injecting any substance that can burn or irritate; the chip is completely biocompatible and non-offensive. Does the animal have to be sedated for the injection? No! Injecting the microchip is just like any other injection or vaccination. Anesthesia is not required or recommended. Could my animal be allergi
