Cat owners, planning to participate in exhibitions, need to microchip the baleen. This procedure cannot be avoided by those who export an animal to one of the EU countries or simply want to protect themselves from the loss or theft of their pet. The chip implantation procedure is simple and will take very little time, so it should not be postponed.
Microchips that are implanted in animals do not cause them any trouble. These are tiny capsules made of biocompatible glass containing complete information about the pet. A chip is a kind of passport that will always accompany your cat. For residents of Russia, the procedure for chipping pets is voluntary. But veterinarians strongly recommend carrying out it - this is especially important for pedigree animals.
There are many arguments for chipping. A lost cat with a chip is much easier to find. The found animal is identified and returned to the owner. The presence of a chip protects valuable breeding cats from theft or substitution. In addition, the countries of the European Union and some other states simply will not allow an animal that is not subject to precise identification into their territory. A purebred cat that goes to exhibitions or mating must be chipped in the same way as an ordinary domestic pet traveling with its owner for permanent residence abroad.
To get the coveted chip, go to any veterinary clinic in your city. Before taking your cat to the doctor, call and make sure that a specific hospital provides this service. Some owners choose to combine chipping with annual vaccinations to reduce the stress of the animal in the clinic.
Make sure the cat is healthy before the procedure. Pregnancy, exhaustion, recovery from a serious illness, or a postoperative condition can be an obstacle to chipping. Do not try to perform the procedure yourself or with the help of someone without a veterinarian diploma. If your cat does not tolerate clinic visits, give her a small dose of soothing drops.
The chip is inserted using a sterile disposable device that resembles a syringe. The procedure is almost painless and takes a few minutes. After the introduction, the doctor must make an appropriate note in the veterinary passport and the pedigree of the animal. Do not forget to get a certificate of chipping, which will include information about the pet, barcode and chip number, as well as the name of the doctor who performed the procedure. You will need this information if your cat is stolen, lost or replaced.
