Can Microchips in Dogs Move?

By

dobie_owner

My doberman pup had a microchip inserted between his shoulder blades when he was 14 weeks. He is now 7 months, just had him scanned and found nothing. I was fixing to get another chip, then the scanner did find and read his. It had moved from in between his shoulder blades to the front left side of his chest. Now I'm worried if he gets lost and scanned they might think he's not chipped unless they scan everywhere.

By Melanie (Guest Post)

Interesting...I heard they couldn't move. I would FOR SURE get this checked out by whomever placed the microchip in the first place! Maybe get a new one re-inserted by someone else?

By

Maryeileen

If your dog is scratching because the chip is bothering him, let the vet know.

By

anjl97

YES THEY CAN!!!! My Rott had x-rays recently and her chip is now on her side near her ribs! Fortunately it can still be found with the scanner, so the vet isn't concerned. a quick scan will let you know if it has moved and if that is what's causing the irritation. Good luck!

By

ttustudent

Yes they can move. No, it's not a big deal.
I'm sure that if you call the vet, they would tell you the same thing. I would call about him scratching at it though. That doesn't seem right.

By

dragonsue

When I had my cat micro chipped two years ago, the vet told me they can move (or be moved by the pet) and that it was a good idea to have your pet scanned every time they visit the vet to make sure it is still in place.

By Corrinne (Guest Post)

As far as I can remember, if they're put in properly they shouldn't move. But I've heard of microchips moving before and not being picked up by the scanner machine used to read them. Mabye you could ask your vet about it.