need some advice. Last week we got our papitese neutered and microchipped

[demtenjeep]

he is doing great. Running, jumping eating all the normal puppy things.

But...we got his hair trimmed (he was very hairy) and noticed he has a pretty good sized lump were we think the microchip was placed. it feels like a soft gumball

I thought I would call the vet tomorrow

[Arazi]

1. The microchip is injected into the loose skin between their shoulder blades

I've never heard of it injected into the ear. Get to the vet asap

[mrs_p]

4. I missed the lump being in the ear

Yeah, the differentials would be quite different.

[mrs_p]

2. Have your vet look at it.

Could be a reaction to the chip or any vaccines or meds that he may have been given in that area.

[canetoad]

3. I would.

Probably harmless but get it checked out. Hope it's nothing.

[demtenjeep]

5. no I think I said it wrong. it is the back of his neck between his ears

I'm going to call

[Arazi]

6. They can migrate some. Still best to get it checked

[shenmue]

7. Hug

[63splitwindow]

8. Hope all goes well!!

(this is NOT my dog but I CAN relate to the message)

[Peregrine Took]

9. We call ours a maltilion.

Have never had his hair cut, feel that's the way nature wants it to be.
The long hair cools him off and protects him from the heat.
We feel him all over every night for lumps, ticks, etc. Also, we make his own organic food and don't belive in chips.
I would post his photo if I knew how.

[Skittles]

10. suspicious lumps should always be checked out

yes indeed