Dog microchipping is a growingly common method of pet recognition that can help you find your dog faster in case of escaping, being lost, or kidnapping.

Regardless of the cause, losing your dog can be traumatic for both of you. Many dog owners still have reservations about the idea of having their pup chipped, though.

Of course, there are drawbacks as well as benefits, so after reading this article, you may decide for yourself whether microchipping your dog is worthwhile.

Are dogs in pain after microchipping?

To have a wide opinion about microchipping, we highlighted the most important pros and cons.

PROs

• a painless procedure
• helps you find more quickly your dog in case of being stolen, kidnapped or escaped from the leash
• costless
• the microchip never requires replacement
• it is so small that it is hard to be found by bad people
• your private data is secure

CONs

• inflammation on the injected zone
• doesn't work as a GPS to track your dog's location

What are the side effects of microchipping a dog?

Actually, there are no side effects of microchipping a dog. The only possible outcome is that inflammation may appear in that area. Why should I not microchip my dog?

Conclusion

Microchipping is a controversial subject. The purpose of microchipping is to reduce the risk of accidentally leaving a pet behind. While there are benefits to microchipping dogs, there are also some risks that you should be aware of before deciding to microchip your dog.