TATTOO TIPS
Tattooing can be done by the breeder with a tattoo gun (written on flank) or with tattoo pliers (in ear, as they are used with sheep and cattle).
Some breeders of other dogs or dog-grooming establishments might have a tattoo gun. While some veterinarians insist on sedating the pet, there is no need for this. Many of us have tattooed many pups and adults without sedation and without any problems. If you try the tattoo gun on yourself you will find that it is an odd but not painful sensation.
AVID microchips are available from the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation. At time of writing they asked $ 18.00 per sterile microchip in needle. These microchips will not be entered in the AVID database for finding lost pets but can readily be traced through our database. So if your dog is lost you should contact shelters and vet clinics in your area with the ID information.
We would however strongly suggest you ask for ISO standard microchips – just in case you ever want to travel to Europe with your dog. AVID chips are also available directly from Avid at 14.95 (without registration) or in a box of 5s (order # 2109) at 64.75 (these are from a pricelist as of Jan 1, 2006)
Microchip4Solutions is also offering microchips – they have both the FDX A Fecava for North America as well as the FDX B ISO for exporting or international travelers. Cost is $16.75 per microchip – minimum order is 5 or 10.
Contact Laura Kobus at 1-877-738-4384 or email: sales@microchipsolutions.com.
Microchip cost includes registration in their pet recovery database. The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association is custodian of their database.