Lump after being microchipped.

[lab.lover]

I had my puppy microchipped on Tuesday and today I noticed a lump about the size of a grape on her neck where the chip went in. Is this a normal reaction or should I contact the vet?

[leelapops]

Hey lab, I am not sure about it being a normal reaction, but I know that my dog didn't react like that following his chipping. Dog-owning friends have never had this problem either that I know of. See what others say-I am not an expert-but if I were you I would call the vet tomorrow for advice. Is she in pain, or is it irritating her? Is she trying to bite at or scratch it?

[lab.lover]

I will ring the vets tomorrow to see what they say but I just wondered if anyone has had the same problem. She doesn't seem bothered by it and when we touch it she doesn't react. She seems her normal self, I just hope it's not something bad.

[garner]

Both my dogs are chipped also some of my friends have got theres done...never heard of your problem before.I would be inclined to get intouch with your vet as you said,better to be safe than sorry..good luck.

[lab.lover]

I forgot to say she also had her first lot of vaccinations in roughly the same place as microchip. Could it be a reaction to that instead?

[ruby27]

None of mine have. It may be that like people, some dogs will be more sensitive and liable to react to injection/medication.

[me again]

Hi Lab Lover,

I do microchipping. I dont believe in microchipping at the same time as vaccinations as any reaction cannot easily be linked to either.

Do you know what the microchip number is? If so could you give me the first 3 digits and I may be able to point you in the right direction for the manufacturer.

Possible reasons for the reaction:
something minor like scar tissue or a hair causing infection.
Transfer or bacteria into the wound site, this could be caused by failing to clean the site before implantation.
Either way, dont wait, contact the implanter asap.
In most cases the reaction will disappear over the next few days.
I would recommend that you regularly get the chip scanned, the more a chip is scanned the easier it becomes to scan.