Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spinal cord injury in puppies from bad microchip implants
By Hamabe, Lina et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2023·Department of Veterinary Surgery, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Preliminary report of spinal cord injuries resulting from inappropriate microchip implantation in two puppies.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Two puppies were brought to the vet after suffering spinal cord injuries from improper microchip implantation. The injuries were diagnosed using X-rays and CT scans. Although complications from microchips are rare, this case highlights the potential risks, especially for small dogs. It's important for pet owners to ensure that microchip procedures are performed by trained professionals to avoid such serious injuries.
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Abstract
Since the revised Animal Welfare and Management Law in Japan became effective on June 1st, 2022, it became mandatory for pet dogs and cats to have microchips implanted and registered prior to be sold. Two cases of spinal cord injury as the result of inappropriate microchip implantation in puppies were referred to our facility, of which were diagnosed by cervical spinal radiography and computed tomography (CT). While adverse reactions following microchip implantation are rare, the possibility of iatrogenic spinal cord injury remains a serious complication. This is the first report of adverse reactions following microchip implantation in Japan, and it alerts the possibility of iatrogenic spinal cord injury secondary to inappropriate microchip implantation, where adequate training and extra caution is crucial especially in small light-weight animals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36351593/