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My cat's microchip moved. Can it get lodged, hurt her, or be crushed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 4 months old | 11 lbs

My daughter who is 2 picked up our kitten by the scruff on her neck. Now I can't feel my cats microchip. Those things can vet lodged somewhere where it can hurt my pet correct? And the microchip can't be crushed? Thank you:)

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 14th, 2017

The microchip is placed in the subcutaneous tissue- beneath the skin but they can move around/migrate, so it isn't unusual that you cannot locate the microchip by feeling it. It shouldn't be able to be crushed by normal handling. If your kitten had just had the microchip placed, in rare cases they can back out, so you can always have your kitten scanned again to be sure it is still in place!

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    Not to worry! The microchip cannot be crushed. Since they are implanted subcutaneously (under the skin), they can migrate around in a fat layer under the skin. They will not get lodged and cause injury. There should be no concern about not being able to feel Love bug's microchip, but for peace of mind, it may be worth asking your vet to scan her to confirm its placement the next time you go to the vet. :-)

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