Originally Posted by
Shelley
Microchips are necessary for permanent identification for doing breeding clearances for VPI (Verified Permanent Identification) Verified by the vet prior to the testing being performed (be it x-rays or echocardiogram etc...) they scan and record the microchip number. I microchip my puppies before 8 weeks, because that number goes onto their eye exam paperwork, and their health exams.
I worm my own puppies starting at 2 weeks old, (There is no reason to take the whole litter to the vets office to be wormed every 2 weeks, so I do it myself), I microchip my puppies with chips I purchased and I am listed as the implanter, My Veterinary ACVO ophthalmologist scans each puppy before the eye exam, and marks their chip number on the form as VPI. I vaccinate my puppies a few days before going home. When I take my puppies for a well puppy health check before they go home, my vet verifies the microchips, checks stool samples, and examines them, she also supports me vaccinating my puppies at home.
My vet supports me, we work together, it's not like either/or, or me playing vet. I am not sure what point you are trying to make Bernie?