Tortoise microchip

shaz · 09-01-2012, 04:54 PM

Its 100mm before you can get them chipped isnt it?

It it really the same chip that they use for cats and dogs?

Herpard · 09-01-2012, 04:57 PM

Yep and yep!

I think they even use the same huge needle too!

I think I read on here though that they're making a smaller chip

shaz · 09-01-2012, 05:07 PM

Aww that must really hurt them. My dog cried when his was done.

I was thinking bout getting my gang done but think i will wait a few more years. I just thought id do it for saftey reasons in case anything bad happens to them like stolen. Hear so many stories.

Easter Bunny · 09-01-2012, 05:12 PM

I don't think I would like my done because it must hurt them. But I know I should have it done x

shaz · 09-01-2012, 05:20 PM

I think its safer to get it done, but i felt bad enough when they done both my dogs. The torts are so much smaller. Be like us aving a mars bar size needle put into us

jeannette37 · 09-01-2012, 05:27 PM

ive had Bert (spot) microchiped but wasn't brave enough to take him to the vets my hubby took him,he was ok after but did sort of limp for the rest of the day but im pleased i had it done

shaz · 09-01-2012, 05:36 PM

Where do they put it? how much did it cost?

jeannette37 · 09-01-2012, 05:53 PM

they put it into his top back leg and it cost £10 the vet did say it might be a bit sore and he might not be as mobile,so i popped him in the conservatory and he was soon climbing over the patio door frame to come into the house and he ate as normal

Easter Bunny · 09-01-2012, 05:56 PM

How is Spot? You haven't been around for a while have you? xx

shaz · 09-01-2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeannette37

they put it into his top back leg and it cost £10 the vet did say it might be a bit sore and he might not be as mobile,so i popped him in the conservatory and he was soon climbing over the patio door frame to come into the house and he ate as normal

Wow thats cheap.
I e-mailed Ash Veterinary Surgeries today to get a price and this was the replay i had back........

Hello, Mr jessop is the vet who specialises in Tortoises. The cost
to identichip and check four tortoises will be 1 consultation charge -
£ 31.46 plus 4x identichip for tortoise charge - £48.80,
so in total £226.66.

Thats four all 4 of mine to be chipped and checked !!

What vet do u use??

09-01-2012, 04:54 PM	#1
shaz Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mid glam, South Wales, but born in Bristol Posts: 1,590	Tortoise microchip Its 100mm before you can get them chipped isnt it? It it really the same chip that they use for cats and dogs?

09-01-2012, 05:12 PM	#4
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	I don't think I would like my done because it must hurt them. But I know I should have it done x __________________ Lynne x

09-01-2012, 05:27 PM	#6
jeannette37 Member Juvenile Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: worcester,Worcestershire Posts: 815	ive had Bert (spot) microchiped but wasn't brave enough to take him to the vets my hubby took him,he was ok after but did sort of limp for the rest of the day but im pleased i had it done __________________ I don't own torts they own me

09-01-2012, 05:53 PM	#8
jeannette37 Member Juvenile Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: worcester,Worcestershire Posts: 815	they put it into his top back leg and it cost £10 the vet did say it might be a bit sore and he might not be as mobile,so i popped him in the conservatory and he was soon climbing over the patio door frame to come into the house and he ate as normal __________________ I don't own torts they own me

09-01-2012, 05:56 PM	#9
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	How is Spot? You haven't been around for a while have you? xx __________________ Lynne x

09-01-2012, 04:57 PM	#2
Herpard Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norton Canes, UK Posts: 2,330	Yep and yep! I think they even use the same huge needle too! I think I read on here though that they're making a smaller chip

09-01-2012, 05:07 PM	#3
shaz Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mid glam, South Wales, but born in Bristol Posts: 1,590	Aww that must really hurt them. My dog cried when his was done. I was thinking bout getting my gang done but think i will wait a few more years. I just thought id do it for saftey reasons in case anything bad happens to them like stolen. Hear so many stories.

09-01-2012, 05:20 PM	#5
shaz Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mid glam, South Wales, but born in Bristol Posts: 1,590	I think its safer to get it done, but i felt bad enough when they done both my dogs. The torts are so much smaller. Be like us aving a mars bar size needle put into us

09-01-2012, 05:36 PM	#7
shaz Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mid glam, South Wales, but born in Bristol Posts: 1,590	Where do they put it? how much did it cost?

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