No but can you post a link?
Cancer and microchip link needs more research
Did you all see the article about mictochipping causing sarcoma's in pets. I am soooo upset. Three of my dogs are microchipped. :angry: :angry: :angry:
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If I recall, the risk is low and the cancer is very slow growing. I think the odds of losing your dog is greater than the risk of microchipping them.
The bigger problem to me with the microchipping is that not all vets/shelters etc. have the equipment to check them.
If you are worried I'd talk to your vet and see if they can be removed.
The bigger problem to me with the microchipping is that not all vets/shelters etc. have the equipment to check them.
If you are worried I'd talk to your vet and see if they can be removed.
I have never heard anything like that before. My 2 (Basset & Cat) are chipped but unfortunatly my cat has been missing for about 3 weeks and i am hoping that her micro chip will bring her safely back to me and would never have either of their chips removed.. I would like to read the artical though..
Medical microchip for people may cause cancer
Company didn't tell public of decade-old studies tying device to rat tumors
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20643620/
This should be the link. If it isn't, the article is in the health section of msnbc.com.
Company didn't tell public of decade-old studies tying device to rat tumors
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20643620/
This should be the link. If it isn't, the article is in the health section of msnbc.com.
elvis's mom thanks for posting the link. I wasn't sure how to do it. pat
SourceBased on the facts that a large number of pets have already been implanted with this microchip technology, and because there have been a relatively small number of confirmed cases of chip-induced tumors, the AVMA advised pet owners against a rush to judgment on the technology.
In fact, there is a concern among veterinary medical researchers that some of the research into chip-induced tumors may be flawed because the animals used were genetically predisposed to cancer. In addition, removal of the chip is a more invasive procedure and not without potential complications.
It's clear that there is a need for more scientific research into this technology, AVMA states.[/b]
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