What is microchipping and how is it done?

What is microchipping and how is it done?

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Microchipping is a process wherein the dog is injected with a little needle with a little glass cylinder that has all your information. The best is probably your Social Security number. However, the problem is that there are a couple of micro-chip companies out there, and therefore the place that's scanning your dog may not have that particular scanner. So, the jury's kind of out on microchipping. Also, I have a little bit of an issue with microchipping, because I have heard of the microchip migrating and becoming a physical problem for some dogs. However, the overall situation with microchipping in dogs is good.