Mill Creek Animal Clinic

Mill Creek Animal Clinic

Mill Creek Animal Clinic is a fully equipped veterinary facility with a small practice personal approach.

(708) 361-6002
Email: mcac@millcreekanimal.com

Mill Creek Animal Clinic
12944 South LaGrange Road,<br />Palos Park, IL 60464

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Microchip IDs & Cancer

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Saturday, August 18, 2018 / Published in Helpful Articles

Microchip IDs & Cancer

Can Microchip Identification Cause Cancer?

Recent stories circulating suggest that there is a link between the microchips used in identifying pets and cancer.

Why is this being suspected now?

Previous Presidential candidate Tommy Thompson has been quoted as being in support of the microchips in humans and there are questions about his interest in the microchip company. The opponents of microchipping in humans found a ten-year-old study linking the development of cancer in mice to the microchips at less than 1%. This study was initially looking at X-ray radiation and chemical carcinogen affects on mice. A study in 2001 using rats also found a low incidence of cancer, approximately 1%, due to microchips. Although a two year study in 1990 showed no reaction to microchips in mice. These studies haven’t been repeated and laboratory mice can easily develop cancer.

How many dogs and cats have been diagnosed with tumors related to the chip?

Overall this number is unknown. At Mill Creek Animal Clinic, we have chipped over 1,000 animals and none have developed cancer due to the microchip. A review of veterinary pathology journals cited 1 case in a French Bull dog where the microchip was located near the mass. There is no definitive connection between the microchip and the cancerous mass. On the Veterinary Information Network, a veterinary internet listserv, there has been lively discussion of the story. A few veterinarians report isolated suspicious cases and several oncologists reported none. Millions of animals have been microchipped since the 90’s and veterinary pathologists have reported no outbreaks of cancerous tumors at the site of implantation.

Is it safe?

Every procedure, every choice we make has potential negative consequences. It is important to weigh the risks against the benefits. Is anything 100% safe? NO. There will always be someone or something that reacts differently that the rest of the general population. It is our belief; after revisiting and researching this issue that the chips are extremely safe. The risk of a pet being forever lost or killed in a shelter because the pet cannot be identified is astronomically higher than the risk of cancer developing as a result of the chip. Most of our staff have their dogs and cats microchipped and will chip any additional pets that join their respective families.

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Monday - Tuesday7:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Thursday - Friday7:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM — 1:00 PM
SundayClosed

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COVID 19 UPDATE- 11-3-2020

ALL CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS WHEN BRINGING YOUR PET TO THE DOOR OR PICKING YOUR PET UP.

MILL CREEK ANIMAL CLINIC WILL CONTINUE CONCIERGE CURBSIDE SERVICE FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. WE CONTINUE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO MAKE THIS AN EFFICIENT STRESS FREE PROCESS.  WE WILL EMAIL YOU BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PETS VISIT.  WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT MILL CREEK ANIMAL CLINIC, PARK IN FRONT OF THE CLINIC OR ONE OF OUR DESIGNATED SPOTS IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AND CALL 708-361-6002.  ONE OF OUR TECHNICIANS WILL CHECK YOU IN AND GET ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED.  WE WILL THEN ASK YOU TO MEET US AT THE DOOR WITH YOUR PET . WE WILL BRING YOUR PET INTO THE HOSPITAL WHERE THE DOCTOR WILL  ASSESS AND PROVIDE TREATMENTS, THEN CONTACT YOU TO DISCUSS EXAM FINDINGS.  PLEASE WAIT IN YOUR CAR AND DO NOT LEAVE THE PARKING LOT!  ONCE ALL SERVICES ARE COMPLETE, THE TECHNICIAN WILL AGAIN ASK YOU TO MEET AT THE CURB AND RETURN YOUR PET TO YOU.

WE ARE ALL FEAR FREE CERTIFIED DOCTORS, SO REST ASSURED WE DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO PROVIDE THE MOST STRESS FREE VISIT POSSIBLE FOR YOU AND YOUR PET!

ALL FEES ARE DUE AT THE TIME OF SERVICE.  OUR RECEPTIONIST WILL STORE YOUR CREDIT CARD IN OUR ENCRYPTED COMPLIANT CREDIT CARD SERVER AND CHARGES WILL BE APPLIED AT THE COMPLETION OF THE VISIT.  RECEIPTS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE EMAILED THE SAME DAY.

TELEMEDICINE, PHONE CONSULTATIONS AND PROGRESS CALLS, AS WELL AS EMAIL CONSULTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EXISTING CLIENTS ONLY.  FEES WILL APPLY.

FOOD AND MEDICATION REFILLS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP, OR USE OUR ONLINE PHARMACY (ON THE MENU BAR) FOR MEDICATIONS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME.

PATIENCE PLEASE!  AS THE COVID CRISIS DRAGS ON, THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE IN SHORT TEMPERS.  WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU, AND WE ARE DOING OUR BEST TO MAKE THE PROCESS SWIFT AND EFFICIENT.  BUT THIS IS MEDICINE, AND EMERGENCIES HAPPEN.  RUDE BEHAVIOR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE ANYWHERE,  AND ANYONE WHO DOES NOT CONDUCT THEMSELVES ACCORDINGLY WILL BE ASKED TO SEEK CARE ELSEWHERE .

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Jay Whittle, DVM
Mill Creek Animal Clinic

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