What Are the Side Effects of Microchipping a Dog?

- Infection: As with any injection, there is a small risk of infection at the injection site.

- Swelling: The area around the injection site may swell slightly for a few days.

- Pain: Some dogs may experience mild pain at the injection site for a few hours.

- Bruising: There may be some bruising around the injection site.

- Migration: In rare cases, the microchip may migrate from its original injection site. This is more likely to happen if the dog is very active or if the injection site is not properly closed.

- Tissue damage: In extremely rare cases, the microchip may damage tissue or nerves. This is more likely to happen if the microchip is not inserted correctly.

- Cancer: There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that microchipping can cause cancer. However, some pet owners have anecdotal evidence to suggest that their pets developed cancer at or near the injection site.