Is microchipping safe for my cat, even if they are old or sore?

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Are there any risks to microchipping cats? Should I wait to microchip my oldest cat - he just (recently) started medicine for arthritis so his body is already all sore and painful? Can microchips be inserted wrong? What happens if they do get inserted wrong or move inside the body after insertion?

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

Microchips are very safe. They are inserted under the loose skin above the shoulders with a large hypodermic needle. It's over and done very quickly, just a few seconds. Most cats grumble or hiss, but it is over with very fast. Most microchips implanted today do not migrate under the skin but remain where placed. Anyone administering a microchip is familiar with the method of inserting it properly.

Is microchipping safe for my cat, even if they are old or sore?

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