description of microchipping and tattooing in cats and dogs

Tips for materials required for submission:

• A written description of the microchip procedure in dogs and cats.

  • Make sure you discuss the proper restraint needed for this procedure.

  • Discussion should include step by step instruction on how to place a microchip.

  • You also need to include the following in your description:

    • If the animal needs to be scanned before the microchip is inserted. Why or why not?

    • How do you ensure the microchip is placed correctly?

• A written description of how a tattoo is performed on dogs and cats.

  • This is a part of the required criteria, regardless of whether or not your site performs this type of permanent identification.

  • There are several techniques, pick one and provide a step by step description on how it would be performed.

  • Proper restraint should be discussed.