where do they put microchips in cats

Microchips in cats are usually placed just under the skin between the shoulder blades at the back of the neck.

Exact placement

• Vets typically inject the microchip into the loose skin on the midline between the shoulder blades, slightly behind the neck.

• In some European countries, chips may be placed slightly to the left side of the neck instead of dead center, but the general area is still the back of the neck.

How it’s implanted

• The chip (about the size of a grain of rice) is preloaded in a syringe and injected under the skin, similar to a vaccine shot.

• No surgery or anesthesia is normally needed; most cats tolerate it about like having blood drawn, with only a brief pinch of discomfort.

What it does (quick scoop)

• The microchip carries a unique ID number that is read by a scanner and matched to your contact details in a database if your cat is found.

• Once in place, it is designed to stay for life, held by a thin layer of connective tissue that forms around the chip under the skin.

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