Side effects of dog chip implantation

There are no side effects of chip implantation in dogs. Some dogs may experience uncomfortable reactions, such as skin pain, bleeding, etc. Generally, no special treatment is required because these symptoms are not particularly obvious and last for a short period of time, lasting approximately 24 hours to 46 hours. , after the local skin returns to normal, the adverse reactions will gradually subside. If the reaction continues to worsen, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time, and then carry out treatment according to the examination results.

1. The role of chip implantation

Chip implantation generally uses a syringe to inject the chip under the skin. It is an identification code that can understand the dog’s identity information and the specific characteristics of the dog. Location, you can find the dog immediately.

2. Benefits of implanting a chip

The chip is a kind of tracker, but the dog can only be injected once. When the dog is lost, the owner can find the dog through the chip The specific location of the chip can quickly find the lost dog, and the chip will cause relatively little damage to the body. During the injection process, it may cause pinholes in the local skin, causing pain and bleeding. This is a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment.

3. How to care for the dog after the chip is implanted

After the dog is implanted with the chip, it is necessary to clean the local skin. You can use iodophor to wipe the local area to prevent bacterial growth. In case of inflammation, you need to take antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor, which can have an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect and help the local skin return to normal. Moreover, after the chip is implanted, it will cause slight local pain. If the pain continues to worsen, you need to take painkillers as directed by the doctor to improve it, which can reduce the pain and help the body return to normal.