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10-11-2007, 02:57 PM
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Chromer
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Microchips and Cancer in dogs
I have heard there is some suspicion that microchips will increase the chances of a dog getting certain kinds of cancer. Veterinary and toxicology studies in the mid 90's indicated that malignant tumors were "induced" in lab animals by the small transponders.
My dog has an implant.
I'm curious .. has anyone else heard about this?
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10-11-2007, 03:10 PM
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King Salmon
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
Nope.
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10-11-2007, 03:13 PM
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Steelhead
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
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Originally Posted by Teton
Nope.
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Me either.
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10-11-2007, 03:41 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
Not me!
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10-11-2007, 03:45 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
All my hounds are chipped and the number is on their registration papers. I think any health risk is much smaller than the risk of a hunting dog getting lost for good or stolen without positive identification.
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10-11-2007, 04:11 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: May 2004
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
Not too far off topic; but I've "escorted" with my wife, a bear hound, off a ridge to the rd. below. We found the owners easy in the bottom. That young dog had a seeping type puncture wound.
And it stunk!!!
Most dogs won't live long, enjoy them and don't worry about it.
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10-11-2007, 06:18 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Vernonia Or.
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
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Originally Posted by longarm
I have heard there is some suspicion that microchips will increase the chances of a dog getting certain kinds of cancer. Veterinary and toxicology studies in the mid 90's indicated that malignant tumors were "induced" in lab animals by the small transponders.
My dog has an implant.
I'm curious .. has anyone else heard about this?
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Yes, I can't recall exactly where, but I believe it was a news report on TV. If I remember right the risk was significant, at least in the mice they used in other studies.
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10-11-2007, 06:36 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
If it's so, why don't vets counsel you on this? They must know? Not good news.
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10-11-2007, 07:37 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Vancouver, WA
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
Microchips contain arsenic among other heavy metals. That is why proper recycling of computers is important for the environment. Arsenic is well documented to cause cancer. Do consider however, that dogs get exposed to so many carcinogens in Chinese dogfood and yard chemicals that it's unlikely that the chip is going to make a big difference.
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10-11-2007, 07:54 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
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Originally Posted by scottishsetter
Not too far off topic; but I've "escorted" with my wife, a bear hound, off a ridge to the rd. below. We found the owners easy in the bottom. That young dog had a seeping type puncture wound.
And it stunk!!!
Most dogs won't live long, enjoy them and don't worry about it.
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Most houndsmen I know treat their dogs like their own kids when it comes to medical care, but there are jerks and idiots in any group, I guess.
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10-11-2007, 08:34 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
Since originally posting this thread I have spoken with 2 vets. Their take on chips/cancer is that it is essentially a non-issue. As one of the forum members mentioned above, the studies that indicated cancer growth at the implant site were conducted on mice. Although I am not aware of any long term studies with larger pets (dogs, cats, etc) I am no longer concerned about the glass enclosed microchip in my dog. Apparently the chips are inert unless being scanned, the scanner putting out no more RF than a cell phone and only taking a second or 2 to complete. The relatively few cases of pets developing tumors at the site of incision seem to be negated by the fact that some pets develop tumors at sites where they have received shots, etc as well. Sorry if I inadvertently put a scare into anyone here on the forum. Thanks for your replies.
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10-11-2007, 08:45 PM
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The Mods Must Be Crazy!
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Re: Microchips and Cancer in dogs
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