jazz1 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 ok i had my dog chipped not so long ago but iv been noticing hes not been the same he keeps moaning as if theres something in his left ear and spends most the day sleeping. If i go to touch and massage his ear its as if hes got something stuck in there and all i can hear in like a clicking noise when i shake his ear, as its not the same on the other ear. Could this be down to the chip? i did call them and they said it no way can be the chip as its on the kneck(battersea dogs home did it), could it be a sign of ear mites? i will get him checked on tuesday, but some vet help would be nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Chips can 'migrate', some people don't get animals chipped because of it, I thought it was only on young animals it happened though. If there is anyone else you can phone (vet?) and ask for a second opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 How about just taking the dog to the vet and getting it checked out? Rather than asking about on here that's where I'd be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 yea im taking him on tuesday as im off work then, just thought id ask as there was one guy who had a wife as a vet. I did call them today battersea and she said theres no way the new chip they installed can move but he only started doing all this crap after the chip was installed, otherwise hes always been a healthy dog:(, hate seeing him like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Look in the Yellow Pages. Find your nearest vet. Take the dog to the vet. Let vet sort out dog. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 There is a vet on here. StevieKid. My question would be what does his ears LOOK like inside? What kind of dog is it? What do his ears smell like? Feel his scruff carefully for the chip, I can just about find my boys but it takes a while. If you find it then you know it's there. I would have thought if the chip was causing an issue you would have had problems in that area. Also if you say it's both ears then it can't be the chip moving unless it's broken up. Can't imagie that is the case. Most dogs as far a I am aware are chipped with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Quote from a reputable breeder and show winner on the subject: They migrate full stop, not just big dogs. We did a study at ringcraft and over 50% of the dogs had got migrated chips. Rocky's is in his front leg and will eventually drop out - unless I had access to a scanner I would not know this and blindly assume he had permanent ID. My friend found her dogs chip on the floor - about 8 months after chipping. They were supposedly improving the chips but I am still hearing of them migrating all over AND some of the HUGE rescues still do not scan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 There is a vet on here. StevieKid. My question would be what does his ears LOOK like inside? What kind of dog is it? What do his ears smell like? Feel his scruff carefully for the chip, I can just about find my boys but it takes a while. If you find it then you know it's there. I would have thought if the chip was causing an issue you would have had problems in that area. Also if you say it's both ears then it can't be the chip moving unless it's broken up. Can't imagie that is the case. Most dogs as far a I am aware are chipped with no problems. only left ear not the right hes a white alsation, this problem only started when i got him chipped and im 100% sure its down to that, will take him to the vet to get a check up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 only left ear not the right hes a white alsation, this problem only started when i got him chipped and im 100% sure its down to that, will take him to the vet to get a check up I'd be amazed if it was the chip. They can migrate but usually only when they're put into a very young puppy. It's far more likely he's just got an ear infection/mites/haematoma. As supragal said, compare both ears on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 cheers mate will do, i did order some ear infection drops and wipes just waiting for them to arrive if they dont work then il take him to the vet:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Can chips migrate in cats too? My kitten has one and the vet didn't say anything about it migrating. Apologies for a bit of a thread hijack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I personally wouldn't be trying medicine you've got from somewhere that's not a vet. You have no idea what you are treating, ears aren't worth taking the chance with. Think how close the are to the brain, you do not want an infection left there. Seriously. Compare the 2 ears. Colour, temperature, smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Can chips migrate in cats too? My kitten has one and the vet didn't say anything about it migrating. Yes. It never usually causes a problem though, just something to bear in mind when you're scanning them in case you miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I had my horse chipped about fives years ago and I’m convinced that the chip caused behaviour problems in him. He has all ways been calm what ever type and after having the chip in he was a horse from hell for nearly 2 weeks, and then just over night he was back to his old self again. I couldn’t touch he’s neck where the chip was for a while either. He may be just feeling a bit unsure of a foreign body inside him. Always best to get him checked if in doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Take him to the vets FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 well took him to the vet yesturday and she said he has a bacteria infection, he must of caught it from the other dogs, cost me 14 just for ear drops:) going to cost more next week if it dont get better. Just for the future took out pet insurance that cost 250 not bad from tesco seeing as he is 11 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 well done matey. Hope he gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 well took him to the vet yesturday and she said he has a bacteria infection, he must of caught it from the other dogs, cost me 14 just for ear drops:) going to cost more next week if it dont get better. Just for the future took out pet insurance that cost 250 not bad from tesco seeing as he is 11 years old only took you nearly 3 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 well took him to the vet yesturday and she said he has a bacteria infection, he must of caught it from the other dogs, cost me 14 just for ear drops:) going to cost more next week if it dont get better. Just for the future took out pet insurance that cost 250 not bad from tesco seeing as he is 11 years old I'm surprised Tesco took you on, they're reet bastards with older dogs. Waiting three weeks is piss poor though matey, start taking better care of your dog. Battersea rehome these dogs so they can have a BETTER life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 problem only happend when he escaped while we were building the garage . When i collected him for batersea thats when the problem occured so he must of caught something of the other dogs, heres some pics of my wolf to show you how well i take care of him:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 only took you nearly 3 weeks yea because the first appointment i cancelled as he wouldnt get in the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 oh and i was advised to use ear drops before taking him to the vet before people start saying i dont take car of him, besides they gave me ear drops anyway but charged 130 for them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Wow nice dog Jazz; I saw a couple just like him in Costa Rica - he looks in great shape for 11 glad hes better Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Glad he is better and what a stunning dog!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 funny the vet thought he was 5 years old:) he pulls alot of women when i take him for walks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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