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Hi everyone, my kitty is around 9 months old and I've really been considering whether or not she should be microchipped. She is indoor only and has a well-fitted collar with tags, but I'm a bit paranoid that she may try to escape (she ran out once and was caught within thirty seconds because of the way my apartment is designed, and although she hasn't tried it since, this was still pretty scary/traumatic for us).
The money isn't a problem, as peace of mind is priceless where my kitty's safety is concerned, but I'm wondering about the health risks. After reading up on the topic a bit, I of course came across all of the horror stories about tumors and other health conditions which seem to be associated with the chips. While I'm usually skeptical about stories like these, I don't want to take any big risks with my furbaby
So I guess my question is, are these really just isolated incidents, or are they more common? I plan on speaking to the vet about it soon, but I'd love any input you guys can give as well!
The money isn't a problem, as peace of mind is priceless where my kitty's safety is concerned, but I'm wondering about the health risks. After reading up on the topic a bit, I of course came across all of the horror stories about tumors and other health conditions which seem to be associated with the chips. While I'm usually skeptical about stories like these, I don't want to take any big risks with my furbaby
So I guess my question is, are these really just isolated incidents, or are they more common? I plan on speaking to the vet about it soon, but I'd love any input you guys can give as well!